Merriam-Webster Logo
SINCE 1828
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

Thesaurus

impermanence

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of impermanence

the state or quality of lasting only for a short time

  • the ancient Roman ruins are a telling reminder of the impermanence of even the grandest man-made constructions
Synonyms of impermanence

ephemerality, evanescence, fleetingness, fugitiveness, impermanency, momentariness, temporariness, transience, transiency, transitoriness
Words Related to impermanence

brevity, shortness
Near Antonyms of impermanence

continuance, continuation

longevity
Antonyms of impermanence

endurance, permanence, permanency

Learn More about impermanence

  1. Dictionary: Definition of impermanence

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up impermanence? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show comments hide comments

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games