1. the quality or state of not lasting forever; the condition of being temporary or transient

Examples

• The impermanence of life makes every moment precious.
• Buddhist philosophy emphasizes the impermanence of all things.
• The artist’s work explored themes of beauty and impermanence.
• She was struck by the impermanence of her childhood home.
• The impermanence of fashion trends keeps the industry constantly changing.
• His meditation practice helped him accept the impermanence of emotions.