Transient
Transient [ TRAN-shuh'nt, -zhuh'nt, -zee-uh'nt ] | |
[ noun, adjective ] | |
MEANING : | |
1. (adj.) transitory, temporary or not everlasting 2. (adj.) in existence for only a brief period of time 3. (n.) one that is temporary or transient in nature | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
His doctor said that this was a transient phase in his life. | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 2 : | |
The only side-effect that has been noted so far is a transient fever that can be treated with over-the-counter medicines. |