Transitoriness: meaning, definitions and examples
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transitoriness
[ trænˈzɪtərɪnɪs ]
concept of impermanence
The state or quality of being transient or temporary; impermanence.
Synonyms
ephemerality, impermanence, temporary nature
Examples of usage
- The transitoriness of life is a central theme in many philosophical and religious traditions.
- Her artwork explores the transitoriness of human emotions.
- The beauty of cherry blossoms symbolizes the transitoriness of life.
Translations
Translations of the word "transitoriness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 transitoriedade
🇮🇳 क्षणभंगुरता
🇩🇪 Vergänglichkeit
🇮🇩 kefanaan
🇺🇦 минучість
🇵🇱 przemijanie
🇯🇵 儚さ (hakanasa)
🇫🇷 transitoire
🇪🇸 transitoriedad
🇹🇷 geçicilik
🇰🇷 일시성 (il-siseong)
🇸🇦 زوال
🇨🇿 pomíjivost
🇸🇰 pominuteľnosť
🇨🇳 短暂 (duǎnzàn)
🇸🇮 minljivost
🇮🇸 hverfuleiki
🇰🇿 өтпелілік
🇬🇪 ცვალებადობა
🇦🇿 müvəqqəti
🇲🇽 transitoriedad
Word origin
The word 'transitoriness' derives from the combination of the root word 'transitory' and the suffix '-ness'. 'Transitory' comes from the Latin word 'transitorius', meaning 'passing over', which is derived from the verb 'transire', meaning 'to go across'. The concept of transitoriness has been explored in various philosophical and religious contexts throughout history, emphasizing the fleeting nature of existence and the impermanence of all things.
See also: transitorily.