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Synonyms & Similar Words
ephemeralness
fleetingness
impermanence
briefness
temporaryness
transitoriness
momentariness
brevity
shortness
temporariness
provisionality
interimness
transitionalness
instability
precariousness
uncertainty
fragility
delicacy
vulnerability
evanescence
fugacity
caducity
mortality
finitude
limitedness
restrictedness
constraint
confinement
imperduration
Meaning of Transience
The state of being transient or temporary
Definitions
- The quality of being transitory or fleeting
- * The state of being temporary or short-lived
- * The quality of being impermanent or ephemeral
Etymology of Transience
The word "transience" originates from the Latin word "transiens," which is the present participle of "transire," meaning "to pass away" or "to go by"
The word has been in use since the 15th century, initially referring to the fleeting nature of human life and later expanding to describe the temporary or ephemeral nature of various phenomena
Example Uses
- The transience of life is a reminder to appreciate every moment
- * The artist's use of ephemeral materials highlighted the transience of modern life
- * The transience of fashion trends is a major challenge for designers
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
permanence
perpetuity
eternity
timelessness
endurance
stability
durability
solidity
soundness
continuity
consistency
steadiness
fixity
immutability
invariability
constancy
persistence
perpetuation
continuance