transitoriness

transitoriness — noun

1. the quality of lasting only for a short time before changing, ending, or disappe

1.名詞C1
釋義

the quality of lasting only for a short time before changing, ending, or disappearing — used especially when reflecting on experiences, feelings, or states that do not remain the same for long.

例句

Astrid often wrote about the transitoriness of youth and beauty in her poetry.

collocation: transitoriness of + abstract noun

The faded photographs on the shelf reminded Vikram of the transitoriness of happy family gatherings.

同義詞
  • transience

    more common; slightly softer, often used for emotional or natural states

  • impermanence

    broader; can refer to physical objects, systems, or spiritual states

  • ephemerality

    more poetic and dramatic; suggests something that barely lasts a day

反義詞
  • permanence

    the state of lasting forever or for a very long time

  • durability

    emphasises physical strength and resistance to wear

文法句型

the transitoriness of [something]

用法筆記

Uncountable noun; most common in formal or literary writing when making a reflective or philosophical observation. Frequently followed by of + an abstract noun (e.g. transitoriness of life, transitoriness of fame).

常見錯誤

❌The transitorinesses of several moments were noted.
✅The transitoriness of several moments was noted.
💡transitoriness is uncountable and takes a singular verb.
❌The transitoriness of his mood worried us.' (when meaning 'tendency to change quickly')
✅The transience of his mood worried us.
💡transitoriness emphasises brief duration and eventual end; transience works better for quick emotional shifts.