Transient
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British pronunciation/tɹˈænsi‍ənt/
American pronunciation/ˈtɹænʒənt/

Definition & Meaning of "transient"

transient
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The transient nature of youth reminds us to cherish each moment.
The transient beauty of the sunset captivated everyone's attention.
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present, active, or working in a place for a short, fleeting period before moving on

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The hotel mainly caters to a transient workforce, with guests staying for just a few days.
The transient population in the area fluctuates greatly due to the availability of temporary jobs.
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causing an effect or producing results that extend beyond its own immediate occurrence or existence

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The transient nature of the storm caused flooding, affecting areas far beyond the initial downpour.
The transient shock from the earthquake triggered landslides in distant regions.
3.1

(of a thought, decision, or mental process) effecting outside the mind, influencing the external world or other people

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The philosopher argued that transient mental acts, like choosing to help someone, lead to changes in the physical world.
A simple transient thought, such as remembering an appointment, can result in external actions like making a phone call.
Transient
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a brief, momentary fluctuation or spike in current, voltage, or frequency within an electrical circuit or system

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The power supply experienced a transient, causing a brief flicker in the lights.
Electrical equipment can be damaged by transients if proper protection is not in place.
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someone who is temporarily staying in a place for short time before moving on

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The hotel was mostly occupied by transients passing through the city for business.
The small town often saw an influx of transients during the harvest season.
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a person who is temporarily working in a particular place

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As a transient, he worked various short-term jobs across different states.
The company hired several transients to help with the temporary construction project.

word family

transi

Verb

transient

Adjective

transiently

Adverb

transiently

Adverb
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