impermanent
/ɪmˈpɜːrmənənt/
im · per · ma · nent
ɪm · ˈpɜːr · mə · nənt
English Definition
adj. temporary; transient; fleeting
Significado en Español
impermanente, transitorio
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tạm thời, không vĩnh viễn
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Example Sentence
Life is impermanent and constantly changing.
生命是暂时的，不断变化的。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
im-(not) + perm(permanent) + anent → non-permanent
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the synonym for the following word: Impermanent
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A
Eternal
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B
Temporary
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C
Everlasting
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D
Infinite
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B — Temporary.
“impermanent” means adj. temporary; transient; fleeting
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A sandcastle is ______, easily washed away by the very next rising tide.
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A
lasting
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B
impermanent
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C
eternal
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D
permanent
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B — impermanent.
“impermanent” means adj. temporary; transient; fleeting
Common questions about “impermanent”
What does “impermanent” mean?
impermanent — adj. temporary; transient; fleeting. In Chinese: 暂时的，非永久的.
How do you pronounce “impermanent”?
impermanent is pronounced /ɪmˈpɜːrmənənt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: im · per · ma · nent.
How do you use “impermanent” in a sentence?
Life is impermanent and constantly changing. (生命是暂时的，不断变化的。)
What are synonyms for “impermanent”?
temporary, transient, fleeting — all close in meaning to impermanent (adj. temporary; transient; fleeting).
Is “impermanent” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. impermanent appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “impermanent”?
im-(not) + perm(permanent) + anent → non-permanent
