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transeunt

/ˈtræn.si.ənt/

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adjective

C2formalcommonobsolete/ˈtræn.si.ənt/

An obsolete adjective meaning passing through or transient; used in philosophy to describe an effect that passes outward from an agent to an external object.

  • 🇷🇺Устаревшее прилагательное, означающее проходящий или преходящий; используется в философии для описания эффекта, который переходит от действующего лица к внешнему объекту.
  1. Causing external effects C2 formal

    Describing a mental act or process that produces effects outside the mind, influencing the external world.

    • The philosopher argued that a transeunt act of will can change physical reality.
    • His decision was a transeunt thought, leading to immediate action.
    • Transeunt mental events are contrasted with immanent ones that remain within the mind.

    🇷🇺Внешнедействующий

    Synonyms: transitive

    Antonyms: immanent