temporariness
temporariness — noun
1. the condition of being designed, intended, or expected to last only for a limite
the condition of being designed, intended, or expected to last only for a limited time rather than continuing for good
Lucía accepted the temporariness of her summer job before returning to university in autumn.
temporariness + of + [temporary role/job]
The bamboo scaffolding's temporariness worried some residents, but the builders assured them it was safe.
Karim disliked his apartment lease's temporariness, knowing he would move again soon.
The cherry blossoms' temporariness brought sadness since they lasted only a few days.
Parents explain a loose tooth's temporariness, saying a permanent one will grow in.
- transience
more formal; often used for populations, phases of life, or visitors rather than objects
- impermanence
philosophical or spiritual tone; suggests the natural, inevitable passing of all things
- brevity
focuses on short duration itself rather than the quality of being temporary; common for events or texts
- permanence
direct opposite; the state of lasting forever or indefinitely
- stability
focuses on unchanging condition rather than lasting forever; implies reliability
文法句型
the temporariness of + [noun phrase]
用法筆記
Almost always used with 'the' followed by 'of' and a noun phrase (e.g. the temporariness of the arrangement). Uncountable; rarely appears in a plural form even when referring to multiple temporary situations.