Caducity

Pronunciation: /kəˈdjuːsəti/

Definitions of caducity

noun the quality or state of being temporary or perishable; transience

Example Sentences

A1 The concept of caducity is difficult for young children to understand.

A2 The caducity of flowers reminds us of the cycle of life.

B1 As we age, we become more aware of the caducity of our bodies.

B2 The artist's work explores themes of beauty and caducity.

C1 The philosopher pondered the caducity of human existence.

C2 In the grand scheme of the universe, the caducity of all things is inevitable.

Examples of caducity in a Sentence

formal The caducity of certain laws can lead to confusion in the legal system.

informal I never realized the caducity of my phone battery until it died on me in the middle of an important call.

slang I can't believe the caducity of my favorite pair of sneakers, they fell apart after just a few months!

figurative The artist's work explores the caducity of memory and the passage of time.

Grammatical Forms of caducity

• plural: caducities
• comparative: more caducity
• superlative: most caducity
• present tense: caducity
• future tense: will caducity
• perfect tense: has caducity
• continuous tense: is caducity
• singular: caducity
• positive degree: caducity
• infinitive: to caducity
• gerund: caducing
• participle: caduced

Origin and Evolution of caducity

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'caducity' originated from the Latin word 'caducus' meaning 'liable to fall or decay'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'caducity' has maintained its original meaning of being subject to decay or perishability, but its usage has become less common in modern language.