impermanence
/im'pə:mənəns/ Cách viết khác : (impermanency) /im'pə:mənənsi/
Definition
Noun: 1. The state or fact of lasting for only a limited period of time; the quality of being temporary or not permanent. This word describes the inherent characteristic of something that is transient, fleeting, or not everlasting.
Usage
The noun "impermanence" is used to describe a fundamental quality of existence, objects, conditions, or feelings. It is often used in philosophical, spiritual, or reflective contexts to discuss the transient nature of life and the world. - It is typically used as an uncountable noun. - Common collocations include: the impermanence of..., human impermanence, accept impermanence, a sense of impermanence.
Examples
- General Use:
- Buddhist teachings often emphasize the impermanence of all things.
- The ancient ruins are a powerful reminder of the impermanence of great empires.
- She felt a deep sense of impermanence after the sudden changes in her life.
Advanced Usage
- Conceptual/Thematic Use: "Impermanence" is a central concept in various philosophies and religions (e.g., Buddhism, Stoicism) that examine the nature of reality.
- The artist's work explores themes of beauty and impermanence.
- In Contrast to Permanence: Often used to highlight a contrast with ideas of stability or eternity.
- The debate between the impermanence of digital data and the permanence of printed books continues.
Variants and Related Words
- Impermanent (adjective): Not permanent; temporary.
- They lived in an impermanent shelter.
- Impermanency (noun): A less common synonym for "impermanence."
- Permanence (noun): The opposite state; the quality of lasting forever.
Synonyms
- Transience: The state of lasting for only a short time.
- Temporariness: The quality of being intended to last for only a limited period.
- Ephemerality: The characteristic of lasting for a very short time (often with a poetic or literary tone).
- Fleetingness: The quality of passing quickly; transitoriness.
Antonyms
- Permanence
- Durability
- Endurance
- Perpetuity
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Nothing lasts forever: A common saying that encapsulates the idea of impermanence.
- He reminded himself that nothing lasts forever, not even this difficult time.
- Here today, gone tomorrow: An idiom describing something very temporary or short-lived.
- Fashion trends are here today, gone tomorrow.
Noun
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the property of not existing for indefinitely long durations
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