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evanescence
noun ev·a·nes·cence \ˌe-və-ˈne-sən(t)s\
Definition of EVANESCENCE
1
: the process or fact of evanescing
2
: evanescent quality
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First Known Use of EVANESCENCE
1751
Related to EVANESCENCE
- Synonyms
- ephemerality, impermanence, fleetingness, fugitiveness, impermanency, momentariness, temporariness, transience, transiency, transitoriness
- Antonyms
- endurance, permanence, permanency
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