transient

noun

(physics) a short-lived oscillation in a system caused by a sudden change of voltage or current or load

one who stays for only a short time

adjective

lasting a very short time

of a mental act

Roots

transtrans- · Latin · across, over eo-it · Latin · go

Synonyms for transient

transitoryadj fugaciousadj transeuntadj ephemeraladj fleetingadj evanescentadj impermanentadj momentaryadj temporaryadj momentaneousadj nonpermanentadj temporaladj

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The word transient breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: trans-, from Latin trans (“across, over”); and -it, from Latin eo (“go”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.