transient

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Pronunciation
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Something which is transient.

2 Definition

A transient phenomenon, especially an electric current; a very brief surge.

3 Definition

(acoustics) A relatively loud, non-repeating signal in an audio waveform which occurs very quickly, such as the attack of a snare drum.

4 Definition

A person who passes through a place for a short time; a traveller; a migrant worker

5 Definition

A homeless person.

Adjective
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

Passing or disappearing with time; transitory.

Example Sentences
  • a transient pleasure
2 Definition

Remaining for only a brief time.

Example Sentences
  • a transient disease
3 Definition

Decaying with time, especially exponentially.

4 Definition

(stochastic processes, of a state) having a positive probability of being left and never being visited again.

5 Definition

Occasional; isolated; one-off

6 Definition

Passing through; passing from one person to another.

7 Definition

Intermediate.

8 Definition

Operating beyond itself; having an external effect.