Definition of impermanence Impermanence

im•per•ma•nence

We found 6 definitions of impermanence from 5 different sources.

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What does impermanence mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: impermanences

impermanence - the property of not existing for indefinitely long durations
  impermanency
  permanence, permanency the property of being able to exist for an indefinite duration
  duration, length continuance in time; "the ceremony was of short duration"; "he complained about the length of time required"
  temporariness the property of lasting only a short time
  transiency, transitoriness, transience an impermanence that suggests the inevitability of ending or dying
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • impermanence (n.)
    Alt. of Impermanency

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • impermanence
    im-per′man-ens, n. want of permanence.—adj. Imper′manent

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