transient

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈtran.zi.ənt/ or /ˈtrɑːn.zi.ənt/ or /-si.ənt/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈtræn.ʃənt/ or /ˈtræn.si.ənt/ or /ˈtræn.zi.ənt/

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Adjective

Positive transient

Comparative more transient

Superlative most transient

1. If something is transient, it only lasts for a short time.
   • Synonyms: impermanent and temporary

Noun

Singular transient

Plural transients

1. (countable) A transient is someone who works in a place for a short time only.