TRANSIENTLY

transiently

(adverb) for a very short time; “these three pions may actually be joined together transiently as a compound particle during the interchange process”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adverb

transiently (comparative more transiently, superlative most transiently)

In a transient manner; momentarily; briefly.

Synonyms

• fleetingly, temporarily, transitorily; see also temporarily

Source: Wiktionary

TRANSIENT

Tran"sient, a. Etym: [L. transiens, -entis, p. pr. of transire, transitum, to go or pass over. See Trance.]

1. Passing before the sight or perception, or, as it were, moving over or across a space or scene viewed, and then disappearing; hence, of short duration; not permanent; not lasting or durable; not stationary; passing; fleeting; brief; transitory; as, transient pleasure. "Measured this transient world." Milton.

2. Hasty; momentary; imperfect; brief; as, a transient view of a landscape.

3. Staying for a short time; not regular or permanent; as, a transient guest; transient boarders. [Colloq. U.S.]

Syn.

– Transient, Transitory, Fleeting. Transient represents a thing as brief at the best; transitory, as liable at any moment to pass away. Fleeting goes further, and represents it as in the act of taking its flight. Life is transient; its joys are transitory; its hours are fleeting. What is loose love A transient gust. Pope If [we love] transitory things, which soon decay, Age must be loveliest at the latest day. Donne. O fleeting joys Of Paradise, dear bought with lasting woes. Milton.

– Tran"sient*ly, adv.

– Tran"sient*ness, n.

Tran"sient, n.

Definition: That which remains but for a brief time. Glanvill.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

TRANSIENTLY

Etymology

Adverb

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TRANSIENT

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