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   transient

   /ˈtranzɪənt/

   adjective

   • 1. lasting only for a short time; impermanent: "a transient cold spell"
   • ▪ staying or working in a place for a short time only: "the transient nature of the labour force in catering"

   noun

   • 1. a person who is staying or working in a place for a short time only.
   • 2. a momentary variation in current, voltage, or frequency.

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Latin transient- ‘going across’, from the verb transire, from trans- ‘across’ + ire ‘go’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. transiently adverb

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › transientTransient Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   noun. 1. : one that is transient (see transient entry 1): such as. a. : a guest or boarder who stays only briefly. b. : a person traveling about usually in search of work. 2. a. : a temporary oscillation that occurs in a circuit because of a sudden change of voltage or of load.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTRANSIENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TRANSIENT definition: 1. lasting for only a short time; temporary: 2. someone who lives only temporarily in a place: 3…. Learn more.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › transientTRANSIENT Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Transient definition: not lasting, enduring, or permanent; transitory.. See examples of TRANSIENT used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTRANSIENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   TRANSIENT meaning: 1. lasting for only a short time; temporary: 2. someone who lives only temporarily in a place: 3…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTRANSIENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Transient is used to describe a situation that lasts only a short time or is constantly changing.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of transient – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   TRANSIENT definition: 1. lasting only for a short time: 2. staying in one place only for a short time 3. someone who has…. Learn more.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › transientTransient - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Use the adjective transient to describe something that always changes or moves around. If your older brother is constantly moving from city to city, you can say he's transient.