impermanence

noun
UK: /ɪmˈpɜːmənəns/
US: /ɪmˈpɜːrmənəns/

  1. The state of not lasting forever or staying the same.

    1. We must accept the impermanence of life and all its stages.
    2. The concept of impermanence is central to Buddhist teachings, emphasizing change.

  2. The quality of being temporary or not permanent.

    1. The impermanence of youth is something everyone experiences.
    2. Due to the impermanence of our project funding, we sought alternative grants.

Synonyms

transience temporality instability ephemeralness

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "impermanence" in English means: The state of not lasting forever or staying the same., The quality of being temporary or not permanent..

The phonetic transcription of "impermanence" is /ɪmˈpɜːmənəns/ in British English and /ɪmˈpɜːrmənəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "impermanence": transience, temporality, instability, ephemeralness.

Example usage of "impermanence": "We must accept the impermanence of life and all its stages.". More examples on the page.