CEFR B2

transient

adjective

Meaning

Lasting only for a short time; impermanent.

Examples

The joy of victory was transient, quickly replaced by the pressure of defending the title.
We only had a transient glimpse of the rare bird before it flew away.

Synonyms: temporary, fleeting, ephemeral, fugitive

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transient (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈtræn.ʃi.ənt/, /ˈtræn.zi.ənt/

Definition

Lasting only for a short time; impermanent.

Examples

The joy of victory was transient, quickly replaced by the pressure of defending the title.
We only had a transient glimpse of the rare bird before it flew away.
The company experienced a transient surge in profits due to a temporary market demand.

How to Use transient

transient population (collocation): A group of people who are staying in a place for only a short time. — "Many coastal towns have a transient population of seasonal workers."
transient nature (collocation): The quality of being temporary or short-lived. — "She tried to appreciate the transient nature of the cherry blossoms."
transient state (collocation): A condition or phase that lasts for only a short period. — "The patient was in a transient state of confusion after the surgery."

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