impermanent

B2 Topic:Time
adj Freq #80292

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    Lasting only for a limited time; not permanent.

    He accepted that fame was impermanent and could fade quickly.

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Synonyms
1 adj · lasting only for a limited... temporary

Etymology

From Middle French impermanent, from im- + permanent.

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