Transient
Example: Transient states change quickly
Definition
"Transient" refers to states or conditions that last only for a short period of time before changing or ending. It commonly describes temporary phenomena or moments that are brief and not permanent, such as transient states that change quickly.
Etymology
The word "transient" comes from the Latin word 'transiens,' the present participle of 'transire,' meaning 'to go across' or 'pass over.' It entered English in the early 17th century, originally describing something that passes quickly through or is short-lived. Did you know? The root 'trans-' means 'across,' highlighting the idea of something passing over or through briefly.
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"Transient" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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