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transiently

transiently

1 6.8
For a short time before returning to normal
  • adverb
  • /ˈtrænziəntli/
translation icon : temporalmente
  • These early trials indicated that IFN was effective, but only modestly and transiently.
  • only transiently

OK, so pleasure brings happiness transiently.

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Examples

  • By virtue of my work, I have cared for people—transiently—who have HIV/AIDS.

    Academic text (2006)
  • Reported complications of the targeted reinnervation procedure include cellulitis, seroma, and transiently increased phantom limb pain.

    Academic text (2014)
  • Medical therapy had reduced her symptoms, but only transiently.

    Academic text (2008)
  • It is quite possible that the ducks at the lake were transiently infected by contaminated water.

    Academic text (2002)
  • After taking the medication, her pain was relieved transiently, but it returned later.

  • The weather was cloudy transiently, giving us just enough time to enjoy the picnic before the rain started.

  • He lived in the city transiently while working on a short-term project.

Synonyms

temporarily
vstransiently
222 3.2

For a short time and not permanent

is the same idea expressed as a short lived state
awhile
vstransiently
53 2.9

For a short time

is the same temporary idea but can include slightly briefer spans
momentarily
vstransiently
47 3.7

For a very short time

refers to a short period more generally rather than a single instant
shortly
vstransiently
6 1.5

For a little time

focuses on short duration itself rather than implying immediacy or sequence
fleetingly
vstransiently
4 5.5

For a very short time

expresses temporary duration without implying such rapid disappearance
ad interim
vstransiently
  • Formal
8.5

For a short time until a permanent one takes over

is the general short duration sense rather than a formal interim phrase
transitorily
vstransiently
8.7

For a short time

expresses the same temporary idea but without stressing extreme brevity
ephemerally
vstransiently
7.9

For a short time

covers short duration too but is more neutral and general in tone
momently
vstransiently
  • Archaic
8.2

Lasts for a very short time

denotes temporary duration broadly rather than focusing on an instant

Antonyms

218 2.9

Stays the same for all time

How Long

temporarily
222 3.2
transiently
1 6.8
briefly
414 1.0
momentarily
47 3.7

Surface Forms

transiently positive

Morphology

transiently = transient (transparent) = transient + ly

The adverb is a regular derivation from the adjective 'transient' using the productive suffix '-ly', preserving the meaning 'for a short time'.

Etymology

Transiently comes from Latin parts trans- meaning 'across' and -ient meaning 'to go', the same root you see in transit. So to act transiently is to 'pass' across quickly, meaning it lasts only for a short time.