impermanence
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of impermanence
First recorded in 1790–1800; equivalent to im- 2 ( def. ) + permanence ( def. )
Example Sentences
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"I think ultimately the big elephant in the room for most of us is climate change," Ms Oshinowo told the BBC about the show The Beauty of Impermanence: An Architecture of Adaptability.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2024
Impermanence is a reality in professional sports, and during this NBA period of heavy player movement, success is more fleeting than ever.
From Washington Post • May 27, 2022
“Young people today experience the opposite. Impermanence is everywhere.”
From Washington Post • Nov. 4, 2016
Impermanence, cause and effect, suffering, desire, the precious nature of life.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
The reason of this is to be found, I think, in a wide-spread and deep-rooted consciousness of the principle of Impermanence.
From Vidy?pati: Bang?ya pad?bali; songs of the love of R?dh? and Krishna by Vidy?pati Th?kura
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