noun
- the quality or state of being subject to decay, spoilage, or destruction; the condition of not lasting permanently
Usage: formal; abstract noun
Examples
- The perishableness of fresh fruit requires careful storage and quick consumption.
- Philosophers have long contemplated the perishableness of human life.
- The perishableness of certain foods makes them difficult to transport over long distances.
- She reflected on the perishableness of beauty and youth.
- The perishableness of wooden structures means they need regular maintenance.
- Ancient texts warn of the perishableness of earthly possessions.