What is another word for transient?
Pronunciation: [tɹˈansi͡ənt] (IPA) 
Transient is a word that expresses a sense of passing or temporary nature. There are many synonyms that convey the same idea; for instance, ephemeral, fleeting, momentary, passing, temporary, and evanescent. Ephemeral suggests that something is short-lived and quickly vanishes, while fleeting implies something that is fleeting or passing quickly. Momentary indicates something that lasts for a short moment or instant, while passing indicates something that is in the process of passing or approaching the end. Temporary means something that exists for a limited time but is not permanent, while evanescent denotes something that is so transitory that it seems to vanish before one's eyes. Regardless of what word you choose, all synonyms convey the same idea of something that is not enduring and is temporary.
