Transience: meaning, definitions and examples
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transience
[ ˈtrænziəns ]
state of being transient
The quality or state of being transient; temporary nature.
Synonyms
ephemerality, evanescence, impermanence.
Examples of usage
- The transience of life is a universal truth.
- Her job required frequent travel, highlighting the transience of her lifestyle.
Translations
Translations of the word "transience" in other languages:
🇵🇹 transitoriedade
🇮🇳 क्षणिकता
🇩🇪 Vergänglichkeit
🇮🇩 kefanaan
🇺🇦 минущість
🇵🇱 przemijalność
🇯🇵 儚さ (hakanasa)
🇫🇷 transience
🇪🇸 transitoriedad
🇹🇷 geçicilik
🇰🇷 일시성 (ilssiseong)
🇸🇦 زوال
🇨🇿 pomíjivost
🇸🇰 prchavosť
🇨🇳 短暂 (duǎnzàn)
🇸🇮 minljivost
🇮🇸 hverfulleiki
🇰🇿 өтпелілік
🇬🇪 წარმავლობა
🇦🇿 müvəqqəti
🇲🇽 transitoriedad
Etymology
The word 'transience' originates from the Latin word 'transientia', which means 'passing over' or 'passing away'. The concept of transience has been a common theme in philosophy, literature, and art, reflecting the impermanence and fleeting nature of life and existence.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,592 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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