transient response

[ˈtrænziənt rɪˈspɑːns]
nounpl: transient responses
resposta transitória
1. The temporary behavior of a system immediately after a change in input or disturbance, before reaching steady-state conditions
The transient response of the circuit showed significant overshoot before stabilizing.
A resposta transitória do circuito mostrou um sobressinal significativo antes de se estabilizar.
2. In control systems and signal processing, the initial output behavior that decays over time until the system reaches equilibrium
Engineers analyzed the transient response to ensure the system could handle sudden load changes.
Os engenheiros analisaram a resposta transitória para garantir que o sistema pudesse lidar com mudanças repentinas de carga.
3. The part of a system's response that is not part of the steady-state solution
The transient response decayed exponentially as the system approached its steady state.
A resposta transitória decaiu exponencialmente conforme o sistema se aproximava do seu estado estacionário.
This is specialized technical terminology used predominantly in engineering, physics, and control systems education and practice. It is standardized across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese technical communities. The term is essential in academic curricula for electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and automation courses. In Brazil, this vocabulary is widely taught in universities and used in industrial settings, particularly in the automation and aerospace industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
transient behaviortemporary responsedynamic responsesettling response
Antonyms / Antônimos
steady-state responsepermanent responseequilibrium response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta transitória
Standard technical term used in engineering and physics contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
resposta transitória
Commonly used in industrial and academic settings
Rio de Janeiro
resposta transitória
Used in technical and engineering documentation
Portugal
resposta transitória
Standard term in Portuguese technical literature; some may also use 'resposta transiente'

Related Words

steady-state responsestep responseimpulse responsefrequency responsedampingovershootsettling timecontrol system

Related Idioms & Phrases

settling time
reach steady state
decay to zero
transient overshoot
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