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/ˌɪmˈpɜːrmənənt/ · im·per·ma·nent
adjective
  1. Not permanent; momentary The impermanent nature of the sandcastle was evident as the waves washed it away.

Synonyms

temporarytransitoryfleetingephemeralshort-livedimpermanenttransientmomentary

Antonyms

permanentlastingenduringstabledurableconstant
Did you know? The concept of impermanence is a central theme in Buddhist philosophy, where it is known as 'anitya' or 'anatta', and is used to describe the transitory nature of all things. This concept has been influential in shaping Buddhist thought and practice.

Related terms

transiencefleetingnessimpermanencetemporarinessephemeramomentariness
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 17, 2026