impermanence

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the property of not existing for indefinitely long durations

Etymology

From Middle French impermanence, equivalent to im- + permanence.

In classic literature

Synonyms

impermanency

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
duration
Narrower (hyponyms)
temporariness, mortality, transience
Opposite (antonyms)
permanence

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