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transience
noun tran·sience \ˈtran(t)-sh(ē-)ən(t)s; ˈtran-zē-ən(t)s, ˈtran(t)-sē-; ˈtran-zhən(t)s, -jən(t)s\
Definition of TRANSIENCE
: the quality or state of being transient
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First Known Use of TRANSIENCE
1745
Related to TRANSIENCE
- Synonyms
- ephemerality, evanescence, fleetingness, fugitiveness, impermanency, momentariness, temporariness, impermanence, transiency, transitoriness
- Antonyms
- endurance, permanence, permanency
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