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transient

 

[ ˈtrænziənt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

temporary

Not lasting, enduring, or permanent; lasting only for a short time.

Synonyms

ephemeral, fleeting, passing, short-lived, temporary

Examples of usage

  • The snow is transient and will melt in the morning.
  • Her transient happiness quickly faded away.
  • I prefer a permanent job over a transient one.
  • The transient nature of life makes us cherish each moment.
  • His transient fame was soon forgotten.

Translations

Translations of the word "transient" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transitório

🇮🇳 क्षणिक

🇩🇪 vorübergehend

🇮🇩 sementara

🇺🇦 тимчасовий

🇵🇱 przemijający

🇯🇵 一時的

🇫🇷 transitoire

🇪🇸 transitorio

🇹🇷 geçici

🇰🇷 일시적인

🇸🇦 مؤقت

🇨🇿 přechodný

🇸🇰 prechodný

🇨🇳 短暂的

🇸🇮 prehodno

🇮🇸 skammvinnur

🇰🇿 уақытша

🇬🇪 დროებითი

🇦🇿 müvəqqəti

🇲🇽 transitorio

Etymology

The word 'transient' originated from the Latin word 'transiens', which means 'going across' or 'passing by'. In English, it first appeared in the mid-16th century with the meaning of 'passing away' or 'not permanent'. Over time, its usage evolved to describe things that are temporary or fleeting. The concept of transience is often associated with the impermanence of life and the fleeting nature of existence.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,026 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.