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The rainbow was transient and faded quickly.
What does Transient mean?
lasting only a short time.
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Transient describes something that lasts for only a short time or passes quickly.
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The scientist recorded a transient signal that appeared only once.
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The essay compared transient popularity with lasting achievement.
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What does transient mean?
Transient means brief or passing rather than permanent.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to transient?
Temporary is close because both words describe something that does not last long.
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Permanent contrasts with transient because it means meant to last.
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Transient
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WordTransient.
Partadjective.
MeaningTransient means lasting only a short time.
ExampleExample: The rainbow was transient and faded quickly.
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- tran · zee · unt
- Strongest beat
- tran
- Ending
- unt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tran.
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Transient word family
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transient
adjective
transient
Lasting only a short time.
noun
transience
The quality of lasting only a short time.
adverb
transiently
In a way that lasts briefly.
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