Top synonyms for “transient”: ephemeral, fugacious, passing, short-lived, transeunt, transitory, impermanent, temporary.
Definitions
- (noun)(physics) a short-lived oscillation in a system caused by a sudden change of voltage or current or load
- (noun)one who stays for only a short time“transient laborers”
- (adjective)of a mental act; causing effects outside the mind
- (adjective)lasting a very short time“the ephemeral joys of childhood”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Common synonyms for "transient" include ephemeral, fugacious, passing, short-lived, transeunt, transitory. Our thesaurus lists 8 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "transient" mean?
(physics) a short-lived oscillation in a system caused by a sudden change of voltage or current or load
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