transient
2tran·sient
noun\ˈtran(t)-sh(ē-)ənt; ˈtran-zē-ənt, ˈtran(t)-sē-; ˈtran-zhənt, -jənt\
Definition of TRANSIENT
1
: one that is transient (see 1transient): as a : a guest or boarder who stays only briefly b : a person traveling about usually in search of work
2
a : a temporary oscillation that occurs in a circuit because of a sudden change of voltage or of load b : a transient current or voltage
See Origin of TRANSIENT
(see 1transient)
First Known Use: 1652
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