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transient
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noun
(physics) a short-lived oscillation in a system caused by a sudden change of voltage or current or load
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noun
one who stays for only a short time
transient laborers
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adjective
(= transeunt)
of a mental act; causing effects outside the mind
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adjective
(= ephemeral, passing, transitory, fugacious)
lasting a very short time
the ephemeral joys of childhood
a passing fancy
youth's transient beauty
love is transitory but it is eternal
fugacious blossoms
moment
Noun
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A moment is a very short time. It is not an exact measurement.
Geraldine sat on the bed and thought for a moment.
He jumped out of the way at the last moment.
Don't worry. I'll be back in a moment.
I'm sorry. She's on the phone at the moment. Can I ask who's calling?
Just a moment, please, Sam. I'm talking to your sister.
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importance
It was a lie, but one of no great moment.