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transient
lasting only a short time
In more detail
1. (adjective) lasting for a short time; not permanent
2. (noun) a person who stays in a place for only a short time
Examples
- 1. The pain was transient and disappeared within a few hours.
- 2. The hotel often houses transients who only stay for a night or two.
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