Transient: meaning, definitions and examples
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transient
[ ˈtrænziənt ]
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
Word origin
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.