Transient Meaning. Affecting something or producing results beyond itself. From PIE root ei- to go.
Some common synonyms of transient are ephemeral evanescent fleeting fugitive momentary and transitory. A hotel catering primarily to transient guests When could ephemeral be used to replace transient. Present participle of transire cross over go over pass over hasten over pass away.
The word comes from Latin transire to pass over.
Transient is also a noun meaning a person who moves from place to place. Transient definition not lasting enduring or permanent. Passing especially quickly into and out of existence. Affecting something or producing results beyond itself.
