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Transistory is a related term of short-lived.


As an adjective short-lived is

alive or existent for only a short period of time.

short-lived

English

Adjective

  • Alive or existent for only a short period of time.
  • But his joy was short-lived , for his fortunes soon changed.

    Usage notes

    * The pronunciation ) is more common today.

    Synonyms

    * See also