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transience

Transience (noun) means the quality of being transient, temporary, brief or fleeting.

noun
1
The quality of being transient, temporary, brief or fleeting.
2
An impermanence that suggests the inevitability of ending or dying.
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Etymology

From transient + -ence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of transience?

"transience" (noun) means the quality of being transient, temporary, brief or fleeting.

What are the different meanings of transience?

"transience" has 2 main meanings: 1. The quality of being transient, temporary, brief or fleeting; 2. An impermanence that suggests the inevitability of ending or dying.

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