evanescence

ev·a·nes·cence

noun \ˌe-və-ˈne-s^ən(t)s\

Definition of EVANESCENCE

1

: the process or fact of evanescing

2

: evanescent quality

Examples of EVANESCENCE

1. <the evanescence of a rainbow detracts not a whit from its beauty>

First Known Use of EVANESCENCE

1751

Related to EVANESCENCE

Synonyms: ephemerality, impermanence, fleetingness, fugitiveness, impermanency, momentariness, temporariness, transience, transiency, transitoriness

Antonyms: endurance, permanence, permanency

Related Words: brevity, shortness

Near Antonyms: continuance, continuation; longevity

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