transient vs temporary

transient and temporary both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
transient	Yes	Yes	No	No
temporary	Yes	Yes	No	No

transient (noun)	temporary (noun)
(physics) a short-lived oscillation in a system caused by a sudden change of voltage or current or load	a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis
one who stays for only a short time

transient (adjective)	temporary (adjective)
of a mental act; causing effects outside the mind	not permanent; not lasting
lasting a very short time	lacking continuity or regularity