Antonym of TRANSIENT — Synonyms & Antonyms Aptitude Question
Antonym of TRANSIENT: Choose the word most opposite in meaning to TRANSIENT: Answer and worked solution on CodeKairo.
- Topic: Synonyms & Antonyms
- Section: Verbal Ability
- Difficulty: Medium
- Time target: 40 seconds
Question
Choose the word most opposite in meaning to TRANSIENT:
Options
- Permanent
- Fragile
- Sudden
- Brief
Show the answer and the worked solution
Correct answer: A. Permanent
Worked solution
- Transient means short-lived or passing.
- Permanent — lasting indefinitely — is its opposite.
- Brief is a synonym; fragile and sudden describe different qualities.
Answer: Permanent.
The idea
The root trans- (across, passing through) hints at movement and impermanence. Root recognition settles many vocabulary questions without the definition.
Shortcut. Substitute 'temporary' for transient; its opposite is Permanent. Brief is a synonym, and Fragile and Sudden describe strength and speed rather than duration.
Common trap. Brief is a synonym of transient; a hurried candidate spots the matching meaning and forgets that the question asks for the opposite.