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impermanence Synonyms

Another word for impermanence

Choosing another word for impermanence depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
impermanency
transience
ephemerality
temporariness
transitoriness
fleetingness
Strong
evanescence
mutability
brevity
Weak
shortness

• noun (Context 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.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
transience
Strong
mutability
changeability

Opposites of impermanence

The opposite of impermanence shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

permanence
permanency
immutability
durability
eternity
perpetuity
endurance
longevity
See all opposites of impermanence

• Nearby Words

imperishability
imperishable
imperishably
impermanence
impermanent
impermanently
impermeable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Impermanence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/impermanence
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