Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
This term refers to the idea that all good things in life are temporary and will eventually fade away. It emphasizes the fleeting nature of beauty, innocence, and happiness.
Related terms
Transience: The quality of being temporary or short-lived.
Impermanence: The state of not lasting forever or being subject to change.
Ephemeral: Lasting for a very short time; fleeting.