transient

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Definitions

noun

Something which is transient.
A transient phenomenon, especially an electric current; a very brief surge.
(acoustics) A relatively loud, non-repeating signal in an audio waveform which occurs very quickly, such as the attack of a snare drum.
A person who passes through a place for a short time; a traveller; a migrant worker

adjective

Passing or disappearing with time; transitory.“a transient pleasure”
Remaining for only a brief time.“a transient disease”
Decaying with time, especially exponentially.
(stochastic processes, of a state) having a positive probability of being left and never being visited again.

Related words

Synonyms

homeless itinerant migrant traveller brief ephemeral fleeting flighty fugacious passing temporary transitory short-lived impermanent transeunt momentary short-term interim

Antonyms

inveterate permanent recurrent immanent

Associated

synovitis ischemic cation ischemia brightness tia amplitude conduction amnesia receptor occupancy bursts

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