Meaning of impermanent in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ɪmˈpərmənənt/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   impermanent

   Definitions

   1. existing or enduring for a limited time only

   Synonyms

   • finite

2. Qualitative Adjective

   impermanent

   Definitions

   1. not permanent

   Examples

   • « not lasting »
   • « politics is an impermanent factor of life- James Thurber »
   • « impermanent palm cottages »
   • « a temperary arrangement »
   • « temporary housing »

   Synonyms

   • acting(a)
   • ephemeral
   • passing
   • short-lived
   • transient
   • transitory
   • fugacious
   • episodic
   • fly-by-night
   • improvised
   • jury-rigged
   • makeshift
   • temporal
   • terminable
   • visiting
   • guest(a)
   • working(a)
   • evanescent
   • interim
   • pro tem
   • pro tempore

   Antonyms

   • permanent
   • lasting

Famous quotes

• « Life is so impermanent that it's not about somebody else or things around me, it's about knowing you are completely alone in this world and being content inside. »
  K. D. Lang

See also

• unstable

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