Impermanent

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Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɜrmənənt/

Definitions of impermanent

noun a person or thing that is impermanent

Example Sentences

A1 The impermanent of the sandcastle made the children sad.

A2 The impermanent of the flowers reminded her of the fleeting nature of life.

B1 The impermanent of the rental car made him anxious about returning it on time.

B2 The impermanent of the temporary exhibit at the museum was disappointing for art enthusiasts.

C1 The impermanent of the political situation in the country caused uncertainty among the citizens.

C2 The impermanent of the economic policies led to instability in the market.

adjective not lasting or enduring; temporary

Example Sentences

A1 The sandcastle we built on the beach was impermanent and washed away by the tide.

A2 The flowers in the garden are impermanent, as they only bloom for a short period of time.

B1 The temporary art installation in the park is impermanent and will be taken down next week.

B2 The impermanent nature of the job market means that employees need to be adaptable and open to change.

C1 The impermanent nature of fame can be challenging for celebrities who constantly seek validation.

C2 The impermanent quality of life reminds us to cherish each moment and live in the present.

Examples of impermanent in a Sentence

formal The impermanent nature of life is a common theme in many philosophical discussions.

informal I can't believe how impermanent this weather is, one minute it's sunny and the next it's pouring rain.

slang Dude, this relationship is so impermanent, I don't think it's gonna last much longer.

figurative The impermanent nature of fame can be seen in how quickly celebrities can rise and fall from the public eye.

Grammatical Forms of impermanent

past tense

was impermanent

plural

impermanents

comparative

more impermanent

superlative

most impermanent

present tense

is impermanent

future tense

will be impermanent

perfect tense

has been impermanent

continuous tense

is being impermanent

singular

impermanent

positive degree

impermanent

infinitive

to be impermanent

gerund

being impermanent

participle

impermanent

Origin and Evolution of impermanent

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'impermanent' originated from the Latin word 'impermanens', which is a combination of 'in-' (not) and 'permanens' (remaining).
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'impermanent' has retained its original meaning of not lasting or enduring, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe anything temporary or fleeting.