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Transient

usgb/ˈtrænʃnt/Volume
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Brief ExistencePlay
Use 'transient' to describe phenomena that exist briefly and then vanish or change. SlideThe beauty of a transient moment can be captured in a photograph.
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Not PermanentPlay
'Transient' emphasizes the contrast to things that are permanent or long-lasting. SlideOur transient joy was replaced by a long-lasting sense of achievement.