transient

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transient

(adjective)

Meaning

lasting for a short time

Example

"The transient nature of the clouds made the sky look ever-changing."

Synonyms

temporarybrieffleeting

Antonyms

permanentenduring

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'transiens', meaning passing over.
Related word forms
  • noun: transience
  • adverb: transiently

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