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Definition of transience

transience

/ˈtræn.zi.əns/
tran · si · ence
Adverb:transiently
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Adjective:transient
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• noun

1

The state or fact of lasting only for a short time; impermanence.

Example

"Autumn leaves often serve as a poetic reminder of the transience of life and beauty."

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• Nearby Words

transgressive
transgressively
transgressor
transience
transient
transiently
transistor

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the adjective transient, which derives from the Latin present participle transiens, meaning 'passing over or away' (from trans- 'across' and ire 'to go').

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