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Definition of impermanence

impermanence

/ɪmˈpɝː.mə.nəns/
im · per · ma · nence
Adverb:impermanently
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Plural:impermanences
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Adjective:impermanent
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impermanence Lexical Profile

impermanence Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or fact of lasting for only a limited period of time; lack of permanence or durability.

Example

"The autumn leaves served as a quiet reminder of the impermanence of the seasons."

2

In Buddhist philosophy, the foundational doctrine (anicca) that all conditioned phenomena and states of existence are in constant flux and subject to change and dissolution.

Example

"Through daily meditation, the monks cultivate a deep acceptance of impermanence."

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• Rhymes for impermanence

• Nearby Words

imperishability
imperishable
imperishably
impermanence
impermanent
impermanently
impermeable

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 15th century, from Old French or Medieval Latin impermanentia, formed by adding the negative prefix in- (assimilated to im-) to permanentia ('continuance'), ultimately from Latin permanere ('to endure or remain to the end').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Impermanence. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/impermanence
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