transient


Definition: Meaning of, transient in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈtranzɪənt /

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[formal]
  1. continuing only for a short time
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  2. working or staying somewhere for only a short time
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transient transients
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  1. American English someone who has no home and moves around from place to place
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transient used in phrases

  • transient global amnesia (noun)
    1. memory disorder seen in middle aged and elderly persons; characterized by an episode of amnesia and bewilderment that lasts for several hours; person is otherwise alert and intellectually active
  • transient ischemic attack (noun)
    1. brief episode in which the brain gets insufficient blood supply; symptoms depend on the site of the blockage
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