Impermanent

adj

adj ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    not permanent; unperpetual.
Adjective
  1. 1
    existing or enduring for a limited time only wordnet
  2. 2
    not permanent; not lasting wordnet

Synonyms

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evanescenttemporalable to adaptactingadaptableadjustable

Example

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"As you won't live forever, of course, your housing accommodations are impermanent."

Etymology

From Middle French impermanent, from im- + permanent.

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