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Definition of Transient
1. Noun. One who stays for only a short time. "Transient laborers"
2. Adjective. Of a mental act; causing effects outside the mind.
3. Noun. (physics) a short-lived oscillation in a system caused by a sudden change of voltage or current or load.
4. Adjective. Lasting a very short time. "Fugacious blossoms"
Exact synonyms: Ephemeral, Fugacious, Passing, Short-lived, Transitory
Similar to: Impermanent, Temporary
Derivative terms: Ephemera, Ephemerality, Ephemeralness, Fugaciousness, Fugacity, Transience, Transiency, Transitoriness
Similar to: Impermanent, Temporary
Derivative terms: Ephemera, Ephemerality, Ephemeralness, Fugaciousness, Fugacity, Transience, Transiency, Transitoriness
Definition of Transient
1. a. Passing before the sight or perception, or, as it were, moving over or across a space or scene viewed, and then disappearing; hence, of short duration; not permanent; not lasting or durable; not stationary; passing; fleeting; brief; transitory; as, transient pleasure.
2. n. That which remains but for a brief time.
Definition of Transient
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Medical Definition of Transient
1. 1. Short-lived; passing; not permanent; said of a disease or an attack. 2. A short-lived cardiac sound having little duration (less than 0.12 second) as distinct from a murmur; e.g., first, second, third, and fourth heart sounds, clicks, and opening snaps. Origin: L. Transeo, pres. P. Transiens, to cross over (05 Mar 2000)