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Definition of impermanent

impermanent

/ɪmˈpɜːr.mə.nənt/
im · per · ma · nent
Adverb:impermanently
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• adjective

1

Not lasting forever or for a very long time; subject to change, decay, or eventual end.

Example

"Buddhist philosophy emphasizes that all material possessions and emotional states are fundamentally impermanent."

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• Rhymes for impermanent

• Nearby Words

imperishable
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impermeable
impermeably

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century by combining the negative prefix 'im-' with 'permanent', which derives from the Latin verb 'permanere', meaning 'to endure or remain to the end'.

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