[ˈtrɑːnzɪənt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- lasting only for a short time; impermanent
(e.g: a transient cold spell)


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Origin:
late 16th century: from Latin transient- ‘going across’, from the verb transire, from trans- ‘across’ + ire ‘go’

[ˈtrɑːnzɪənt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person who is staying or working in a place for a short time only

- a momentary variation in current, voltage, or frequency


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century: from Latin transient- ‘going across’, from the verb transire, from trans- ‘across’ + ire ‘go’