plural of transient

Passing or disappearing with time; transitory. / Remaining for only a brief time. / (physics) Decaying with time, especially exponentially.

Something that is transient. / (physics) A transient phenomenon, especially an electric current; a very brief surge.

In a transient manner; momentarily; briefly.

The state of being transient.

plural of astronomical transient

(astronomy) A localized discrete transient optical spectrum event at astronomical distances.

Alternative spelling of transient ischemic attack

(astronomy, meteorology, aviation) Any of a variety of upper atmospheric optical phenomena associated with thunderstorms.

(medicine) A temporary cessation or reduction of blood supply to part of the brain, resulting in brief neurologic dysfunction that usually persists for less than 24 hours.