transient
/ˈtrænziənt/
tran · si · ent
ˈtræn · zi · ənt
English Definition
adj. temporary; brief; passing
Significado en Español
transitorio
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tạm thời
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
trans-(across) + ient → short-lived, momentary.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “transient”.
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A
Permanent
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B
Temporary
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C
Eternal
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D
Constant
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B — Temporary.
“transient” means adj. temporary; brief; passing
Common questions about “transient”
What does “transient” mean?
transient — adj. temporary; brief; passing. In Chinese: 短暂的；暂时的.
How do you pronounce “transient”?
transient is pronounced /ˈtrænziənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: tran · si · ent.
Is “transient” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. transient appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “transient”?
trans-(across) + ient → short-lived, momentary.
