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transient
noun
Something which is transient.
(
physics
) A transient phenomenon, especially an electric current; a very brief surge.
(
italbrac, audio
) 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
An unhoused person
adjective
Passing or disappearing with time; transitory.
Remaining for only a brief time.
(
physics
) decay, Decaying with time, especially exponentially.
Occasional; isolated; one-off; individual.
Passing through; passing from one person to another.
(
philosophy
) Operating beyond itself; having an external effect (antonym: immanent).
Translations:
Etymology:
From
transiens
, present participle of
transire
.
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