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Transient define in simple terms

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"Transient" means something that lasts only for a short time — not permanent.

Examples:
- A passing storm is transient (it comes and goes quickly).
- In electronics, a transient is a brief spike or change in voltage or current.
- In computing, a transient value is data that is temporary and not saved permanently.
- A transient person is someone staying somewhere only briefly.

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