Transient

Definition

Lasting only a short time; temporary or impermanent. Can describe something that appears briefly or passes through without staying, or in physics, a temporary oscillation or disturbance in a system.

Example Usage

The joy of winning the lottery proved to be transient, fading within months.

Origin

From Latin transiens, present participle of transire (to cross over, go across), from trans (across) + ire (to go).

Fun Fact

In electrical engineering, transients are unwanted spikes or surges that can damage sensitive equipment, leading to the development of surge protectors.

Source: Definition backfill (hailey)

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