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
transiently (comparative more transiently, superlative most transiently)
In a transient manner; momentarily; briefly.
• fleetingly, temporarily, transitorily; see also temporarily
Source: Wiktionary
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
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