impermanent

adjective
UK: /ɪmˈpɜːmənənt/
US: /ɪmˈpɜːrmənənt/

  1. Not lasting forever; existing for only a limited time.

    1. Life is impermanent, so enjoy every moment.
    2. The beauty of the cherry blossoms is impermanent, lasting only a few weeks each spring.

Synonyms

transient temporary fleeting

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "impermanent" is /ɪmˈpɜːmənənt/ in British English and /ɪmˈpɜːrmənənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "impermanent": transient, temporary, fleeting.

Example usage of "impermanent": "Life is impermanent, so enjoy every moment.". More examples on the page.