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单词 impermanence
释义

impermanence

noun

im·​per·​ma·​nence (ˌ)im-ˈpər-mə-nən(t)s How to pronounce impermanence (audio)
-ˈpərm-
: the quality or state of being impermanent

Synonyms

  • ephemerality
  • evanescence
  • fleetingness
  • fugitiveness
  • impermanency
  • momentariness
  • temporariness
  • transience
  • transiency
  • transitoriness
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Example Sentences

the ancient Roman ruins are a telling reminder of the impermanence of even the grandest man-made constructions
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Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

impermanence

noun

as in transience
the state or quality of lasting only for a short time the ancient Roman ruins are a telling reminder of the impermanence of even the grandest man-made constructions

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • transience
  • temporariness
  • ephemerality
  • transitoriness
  • transiency
  • impermanency
  • fleetingness
  • evanescence
  • shortness
  • momentariness
  • fugitiveness
  • brevity

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • permanence
  • endurance
  • continuation
  • permanency
  • continuance
  • longevity
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