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evanescence

 

[ ˌɛvəˈnɛsəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

Evanescence is an American rock band known for their gothic rock and alternative metal sound.

Examples of usage

  • The evanescence of their music creates an ethereal atmosphere.
  • Evanescence's latest album topped the charts.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

Evanescence refers to the quality of being fleeting or vanishing quickly.

Synonyms

ephemerality, transience

Examples of usage

  • The evanescence of her smile left a lasting impression.
  • The evanescence of time is a common theme in poetry.

Translations

Translations of the word "evanescence" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desaparecimento

🇮🇳 क्षणभंगुरता

🇩🇪 Vergänglichkeit

🇮🇩 kefanaan

🇺🇦 ефемерність

🇵🇱 ulotność

🇯🇵 儚さ (hakanasa)

🇫🇷 évanescence

🇪🇸 evanescencia

🇹🇷 geçicilik

🇰🇷 덧없음 (deoteop-eum)

🇸🇦 زوال (zawal)

🇨🇿 pomíjivost

🇸🇰 pominuteľnosť

🇨🇳 短暂 (duǎnzàn)

🇸🇮 minljivost

🇮🇸 hverfuleiki

🇰🇿 уақытша

🇬🇪 ხანმოკლეობა

🇦🇿 keçicilik

🇲🇽 evanescencia

Word origin

The word 'evanescence' originates from the Latin word 'evanescere', meaning 'to disappear' or 'to vanish'. Its usage evolved over time to convey the idea of something fleeting or ephemeral. The band Evanescence chose this name to reflect the transient nature of life and emotions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,691, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.