Word meaning
transient
adjective · TRAN-zee-unt
What does transient mean?
Transient means lasting only for a short time; impermanent.
Transient in a sentence
“The pain was transient and gone by morning.”
Synonyms for transient
- temporary
- fleeting
- passing
Where does transient come from?
From Latin transire, "to go across."
How to remember transient
- Say it out loud a few times: TRAN-zee-unt.
- Write one sentence of your own using transient, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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