transience

noun
UK: /ˈtrænziəns/
US: /ˈtrænʃiəns/

  1. The state or fact of lasting only for a short time.

    1. Life's transience reminds us to enjoy every moment.
    2. The transience of youth is a common theme in literature.

  2. The quality of being temporary and not lasting forever.

    1. We are aware of the transience of summer.
    2. He reflected on the transience of fame and fortune.

Synonyms

impermanence temporality brevity ephemerality

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "transience" in English means: The state or fact of lasting only for a short time., The quality of being temporary and not lasting forever..

The phonetic transcription of "transience" is /ˈtrænziəns/ in British English and /ˈtrænʃiəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "transience": impermanence, temporality, brevity, ephemerality.

Example usage of "transience": "Life's transience reminds us to enjoy every moment.". More examples on the page.