transience — the state or fact of lasting only for a short time; temporary nature
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state or fact of lasting only for a short time; temporary nature
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtrænziəns/
Example Sentences
- My diet's transience is legendary - it lasts exactly until I see chocolate.
- The transience of social media trends amazes me - yesterday's viral dance is today's cringe.
- Philosophers often contemplate the transience of human existence.
transience
NOUN[/ˈtrænziəns/]
the state or fact of lasting only for a short time; temporary nature
the state or fact of lasting only for a short time; temporary nature
All convenience and experience bow to transience
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin transire, meaning 'to go across' or 'to pass over.' The word evolved to denote the quality of being temporary or fleeting, conceptualized from the notion of time passing or moving beyond.
Breakdown
trans- (across, over) + -ire (to go) + -ence (state or condition), literally 'the state of going across or passing through.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My diet's transience is legendary - it lasts exactly until I see chocolate.”
“The transience of social media trends amazes me - yesterday's viral dance is today's cringe.”
“Philosophers often contemplate the transience of human existence.”
“The transience of childhood makes parents treasure every moment.”
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