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momentariness


Meanings
  • noun

    The quality of being short-lived or fleeting; transient.

    - "The momentariness of human life makes us cherish every moment."
    - "The momentariness of a firework display adds to its beauty."
    - "The momentariness of fame can be both exhilarating and terrifying."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with momentariness
temporiness , adventuriness , permanence , serenity , tenacity
Variants
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momentariness , momentarinesses , momentary
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'momentum' meaning 'a moment' and the suffix 'ariness' which denotes the quality or state of.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'momentariness' is not commonly used in everyday language and is more commonly found in literary or philosophical contexts.

  2. The concept of momentariness has been explored in various philosophical and spiritual traditions, including Buddhism and existentialism.


Related Concepts
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  1. transience: The quality of being short-lived or fleeting, like momentariness.

  2. impermanence: The quality of being fleeting or not permanent, like momentariness.


Culture
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In literature, momentariness is often used to describe the fleeting nature of life and experiences. In art, it can be depicted through the use of transient materials or the capture of fleeting moments. In music, it can be expressed through short-lived musical phrases or the use of sudden changes.

How to Memorize "momentariness"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a sand hourglass, with the sand flowing quickly from the top to the bottom. This represents the momentariness of life.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'momentariness' with the word 'fleeting'. This will help you remember the meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Mnemonic: Momentariness is like a moment in time, it comes and goes quickly.


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