noun
impermanence
Impermanence (noun) means the fact of not lasting forever.
noun
1
The fact of not lasting forever.
2
The state of not being permanent.
3
(Buddhism) The teaching that everything that exists is temporary and always changing.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle French impermanence, equivalent to im- plus permanence.
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What is the meaning of impermanence?
"impermanence" (noun) means the fact of not lasting forever.
What is another word for impermanence?
Other words for "impermanence" include impermanency, transience, briefness, brevity.
What is the opposite of impermanence?
The opposite of "impermanence" is permanence.
What are the different meanings of impermanence?
"impermanence" has 3 main meanings: 1. The fact of not lasting forever; 2. The state of not being permanent; 3. (Buddhism) The teaching that everything that exists is temporary and always changing.
