Definitions and Examples of momentary, temporary, transient
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lasting for a very short time; brief.
Example
The power outage was only momentary, and the lights came back on within seconds.
Lasting for a limited time; not permanent.
Example
He took a temporary job to make ends meet until he found a permanent position.
Lasting only for a short time; passing through quickly.
Example
The city's population increased due to the influx of transient workers who came for the construction boom.
Key Differences: momentary vs temporary vs transient
- 1Momentary describes something that lasts for a very short time, usually just a few seconds or less.
- 2Temporary refers to something that is not permanent and will eventually come to an end.
- 3Transient describes something that is passing through quickly and may not stay in one place for long.
Effective Usage of momentary, temporary, transient
- 1In Job Interviews: Use temporary to describe a short-term job or position.
- 2In Science: Use momentary to describe a very brief event or occurrence.
- 3In Travel: Use transient to describe people or things that are passing through a place quickly.
Remember this!
The antonyms of nonmomentary describe things that are not permanent or long-lasting. Momentary refers to something that lasts for a very short time, temporary is not permanent and will eventually come to an end, and transient describes something that is passing through quickly. Use these words in different contexts such as job interviews, science, and travel to describe temporary situations or events.
