[ 'transɪənt , 'trα:ns- , -nz- ]
■ adjective
1》 lasting only for a short time.
2》 staying or working in a place for a short time only.
■ noun
1》 a ~ person.
2》 a momentary variation in current, voltage, or frequency.
Derivatives
transience noun
transiency noun
~ly adverb
Origin
C16: from L. ~- , transire 'go across'.