Synonyms of transient
13 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for transient is passing. Other synonyms of transient are temporary, transitory and fleeting. The opposite of transient is recurrent.
Synonyms and similar words for transient
adjectiveRemaining for only a brief time.
nounA person who passes through a place for a short time; a traveller; a migrant worker.
nounA homeless person.
- homelessA person who is homeless.
adjectivePassing.
- passingThat passes away; ephemeral.
- transitoryLasting only a short time; temporary.
- temporaryExisting only for a short time or short times.
nounMore synonyms
Opposite of transient
adjectiveAntonym(s) of “passing”.
adjectiveAntonym(s) of “brief”.
- chronic
- inveterateFirmly established from having been around for a long time; of long standing.
adjectiveAntonym(s) of “mathematics”.
- recurrentNon-transient.
adjectiveAntonym(s) of “philosophy”.
Meaning of transient
- adjective Passing or disappearing with time; transitory.
- adjective Remaining for only a brief time.
- adjective Decaying with time, especially exponentially.
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Questions about synonyms of transient
- What is another word for transient?
- Transient has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as passing, temporary, transitory and fleeting.
- What is the opposite of transient?
- The opposite of transient is recurrent. Other antonyms of transient are inveterate and permanent.
- What does transient mean?
- Transient means passing or disappearing with time; transitory.
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