Transience

/ˈtræn.zɪ.əns/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the state or quality of being transient; temporary, fleeting, or short-lived.

The transience of youth often makes it all the more precious.

the impermanence of existence; the inevitability of change and loss.

Her poetry often reflects on the transience of life and the beauty found in fleeting moments.

the temporary nature of a situation or sensation.

The transience of the sunset left him reflecting on the passage of time.

From the Latin 'transiens', meaning 'passing over' or 'passing through'.

the transience of life

the idea that life is temporary and fleeting

embrace transience

to accept or appreciate the temporary nature of experiences

in recognition of transience

acknowledging the brief duration of something

transient

a person or thing that is temporary or short-lived

ephemeral

lasting for a very short time

fleeting

lasting for a very short time; brief

life is short

She always said 'life is short' when making spontaneous plans.

carpe diem

Their motto was 'carpe diem', emphasizing the importance of living in the moment because of transience.