Transient

adjective
/ˈtrænziənt/

Meaning

lasting for only a short time; temporary
Lasting only for a short time; temporary.

Example Sentences

The beauty of spring flowers is transient.

The transient nature of the storm surprised everyone.

Example Expressions

transient guest

Synonyms

temporary, brief, short-lived, fleeting, momentary
Entry 1
temporary, brief, short-lived, fleeting, momentary
Entry 2
temporary, short-lived, momentary, fleeting

Antonyms

permanent, lasting, enduring, eternal
Entry 1
permanent, lasting, enduring, eternal
Entry 2
permanent, lasting

Collocations

transient nature, transient population, transient phenomenon, transient visitor, transient effect
Entry 1
transient nature, transient population, transient phenomenon
Entry 2
transient visitor, transient effect, transient population

Related Vocabularies

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Fair and just, treating everyone with equal consideration.
Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss

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