Transient
adjective
Lasting only for a short time, temporary.
The rainbow is a transient phenomenon, disappearing as soon as the sun stops shining through the rain.
noun
A person staying at a place for a short time.
The hotel was populated by transients who stayed for only a few nights before moving on.
Often appears as...
- transient workers
- transient population
adjective
Temporary electronic or digital interference.
The computer's performance was hindered by transient errors, which periodically disrupted the system.
Often appears as...
- transient faults
- transient errors
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Technical
adjective
Relating to a momentary change in a physical quantity.
The scientist measured the transient heat flow from the chemical reaction.
Often appears as...
- transient response
- transient heat flow
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Academic
adjective
Brief but severe, as in certain types of illness.
His fever was transient, peaking in the early hours of the morning before rapidly decreasing.
Often appears as...
- transient fever
- transient headache
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Formal
adjective
Lasting only for a short time, temporary.
The rainbow is a transient phenomenon, disappearing as soon as the sun stops shining through the rain.
noun
A person staying at a place for a short time.
The hotel was populated by transients who stayed for only a few nights before moving on.
Often appears as...
- transient workers
- transient population
adjective
Temporary electronic or digital interference.
The computer's performance was hindered by transient errors, which periodically disrupted the system.
Often appears as...
- transient faults
- transient errors
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Relating to a momentary change in a physical quantity.
The scientist measured the transient heat flow from the chemical reaction.
Often appears as...
- transient response
- transient heat flow
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Brief but severe, as in certain types of illness.
His fever was transient, peaking in the early hours of the morning before rapidly decreasing.
Often appears as...
- transient fever
- transient headache
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Brief Existence
Use 'transient' to describe phenomena that exist briefly and then vanish or change.
The beauty of a transient moment can be captured in a photograph.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Permanent
'Transient' emphasizes the contrast to things that are permanent or long-lasting.
Our transient joy was replaced by a long-lasting sense of achievement.
Pro Tip 1/2Brief Existence
Use 'transient' to describe phenomena that exist briefly and then vanish or change.
The beauty of a transient moment can be captured in a photograph.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Permanent
'Transient' emphasizes the contrast to things that are permanent or long-lasting.
Our transient joy was replaced by a long-lasting sense of achievement.
Pro Tip 1/2Brief Existence
Use 'transient' to describe phenomena that exist briefly and then vanish or change.
The beauty of a transient moment can be captured in a photograph.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Permanent
'Transient' emphasizes the contrast to things that are permanent or long-lasting.
Our transient joy was replaced by a long-lasting sense of achievement.
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Wendy Suzuki: The...
which is very, very important. But these immediate effects are transient, they help you right after. What you have to do is do what I did, that is change your exercise regime, increase your cardiorespiratory function, to get the long-lasting effects. And these effects are long-lasting
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What metamorphosis can...
different caterpillars but the adult form look almost indistinguishable I find these structures and egg matic you can walk into a museum and you will never see pupil structures because they're harder to collect and they're actually transient in time I want to
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Brian Skerry: Ocean Soul...
engage in courtship dating and to have their pubs and this is all played out against a backdrop of transient pack ice that moves with wind and tide what I really wanted a photograph initially was just the the lifecycle you know behaviors like the harp seal
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The psychology of your...
become ourselves. Human beings are works in progress that mistakenly think they're finished. The person you are right now is as transient, as fleeting and as temporary as all the people you've ever been. The one constant in our life is change.
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Nature Makes You Happy PIPE...
positive emotions my study of human happiness has revealed that these emotions amazement wonder and awe are the foundations of a powerful form of real human happiness real happiness is a deeper less transient form of happiness that can
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Killer Whales vs. Gray...
of the few places in the world we have an opportunity to see something like this as the attack began nancy recognized the members of a transient pod joined by other transient groups they encircled the gray whales blocking their escape
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Whale Migration Marathon...
of the few places in the world we have an opportunity to see something like this as the attack began Nancy recognized the members of a transient pod joined by other transient groups they encircle the gray whales blocking their escape
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Giant Ball of Squid...
just very uncommon for a diver to run across one what's interesting is that masses themselves are probably not rare because the squid that make them are fairly abundant but they are so transient they're so short-lived they're
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What happens to your...
Another common warning sign is the migraine aura, which can take the form of transient visual changes, tingling, or even trouble speaking. These sensations come from a change in charge across cell membranes
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Holly Morris: Why stay...
Home is a transient concept. I have a deeper connection to my laptop than any bit of soil. So it's hard for us to understand, but home is the entire cosmos of the rural babushka,
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Wendy Suzuki: The...
which is very, very important. But these immediate effects are transient, they help you right after. What you have to do is do what I did, that is change your exercise regime, increase your cardiorespiratory function, to get the long-lasting effects. And these effects are long-lasting
Video examples
What metamorphosis can...
different caterpillars but the adult form look almost indistinguishable I find these structures and egg matic you can walk into a museum and you will never see pupil structures because they're harder to collect and they're actually transient in time I want to
Video examples
Brian Skerry: Ocean Soul...
engage in courtship dating and to have their pubs and this is all played out against a backdrop of transient pack ice that moves with wind and tide what I really wanted a photograph initially was just the the lifecycle you know behaviors like the harp seal
Video examples
The psychology of your...
become ourselves. Human beings are works in progress that mistakenly think they're finished. The person you are right now is as transient, as fleeting and as temporary as all the people you've ever been. The one constant in our life is change.
Video examples
Nature Makes You Happy PIPE...
positive emotions my study of human happiness has revealed that these emotions amazement wonder and awe are the foundations of a powerful form of real human happiness real happiness is a deeper less transient form of happiness that can
Video examples
Killer Whales vs. Gray...
of the few places in the world we have an opportunity to see something like this as the attack began nancy recognized the members of a transient pod joined by other transient groups they encircled the gray whales blocking their escape
Video examples
Whale Migration Marathon...
of the few places in the world we have an opportunity to see something like this as the attack began Nancy recognized the members of a transient pod joined by other transient groups they encircle the gray whales blocking their escape
Video examples
Giant Ball of Squid...
just very uncommon for a diver to run across one what's interesting is that masses themselves are probably not rare because the squid that make them are fairly abundant but they are so transient they're so short-lived they're
Video examples
What happens to your...
Another common warning sign is the migraine aura, which can take the form of transient visual changes, tingling, or even trouble speaking. These sensations come from a change in charge across cell membranes
Video examples
Holly Morris: Why stay...
Home is a transient concept. I have a deeper connection to my laptop than any bit of soil. So it's hard for us to understand, but home is the entire cosmos of the rural babushka,
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Giorgio Armani
Italian Designer
Anyone who is passionate about what they do will have a better chance of connecting with future generations than those who simply follow transient trends. At least their work will have a distinctive character, and this is what people respond to, I believe.
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Vincent Nichols
English Clergyman
Among young people, often a key factor in them committing suicide is the trauma of transient relationships. They throw themselves into a friendship or network of friendships, then it collapses and they're desolate.
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Nargis Fakhri
American Actress
I read about human psychology, practise balance, and accept that everything and everyone in our lives is transient. One day, people will criticise you, and the next day, they will praise you.
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Michelle Gomez
Scottish Actress
I'd always used humour as a weapon, as a protection. But being able to make people laugh is a way of not getting in too deep; it's a quick, transient fix.
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Natasha Lyonne
American Actress
Life is a wildly transient thing with people coming into your life and dropping away. It definitely takes work to maintain relationships.
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Gerry Mulligan
American Musician
This life of being a transient human being has gotten to a point when it's very hard to bear.
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Tracey Emin
English Artist
Maybe I don't believe things myself, as well. Truth is such a transient thing.
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Robert Green Ingersoll
American Lawyer
In the presence of eternity, the mountains are as transient as the clouds.
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Charlie Heaton
English Actor
When you're a young actor, you're expected to live a transient life.
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James Stockdale
American Soldier
I think character is permanent, and issues are transient.
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Giorgio Armani
Italian Designer
Anyone who is passionate about what they do will have a better chance of connecting with future generations than those who simply follow transient trends. At least their work will have a distinctive character, and this is what people respond to, I believe.
Quote examples
Vincent Nichols
English Clergyman
Among young people, often a key factor in them committing suicide is the trauma of transient relationships. They throw themselves into a friendship or network of friendships, then it collapses and they're desolate.
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Nargis Fakhri
American Actress
I read about human psychology, practise balance, and accept that everything and everyone in our lives is transient. One day, people will criticise you, and the next day, they will praise you.
Quote examples
Michelle Gomez
Scottish Actress
I'd always used humour as a weapon, as a protection. But being able to make people laugh is a way of not getting in too deep; it's a quick, transient fix.
Quote examples
Natasha Lyonne
American Actress
Life is a wildly transient thing with people coming into your life and dropping away. It definitely takes work to maintain relationships.
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Gerry Mulligan
American Musician
This life of being a transient human being has gotten to a point when it's very hard to bear.
Quote examples
Tracey Emin
English Artist
Maybe I don't believe things myself, as well. Truth is such a transient thing.
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Robert Green Ingersoll
American Lawyer
In the presence of eternity, the mountains are as transient as the clouds.
Quote examples
Charlie Heaton
English Actor
When you're a young actor, you're expected to live a transient life.
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James Stockdale
American Soldier
I think character is permanent, and issues are transient.
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