Evanescence
noun
The act or process of fading away or disappearing.
The evanescence of the morning mist was a beautiful sight
Often appears as...
- evanescence of memory
- evanescence of fame
Usage tips
Poetic
noun
The quality of being temporary or short-lived.
The evanescence of her dream made her wish she had remained asleep
Often appears as...
- evanescence of youth
- evanescence of happiness
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Formal
Literary
noun
In physics, the process in which a quantum mechanical system transitions from a quantum state to a classical physics system.
The experiment demonstrated the evanescence of quantum properties as they become part of the classical world
Often appears as...
- evanescence of quantum state
- evanescence in laser
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Formal
Technical
noun
The act or process of fading away or disappearing.
The evanescence of the morning mist was a beautiful sight
Often appears as...
- evanescence of memory
- evanescence of fame
Usage tips
Poetic
noun
The quality of being temporary or short-lived.
The evanescence of her dream made her wish she had remained asleep
Often appears as...
- evanescence of youth
- evanescence of happiness
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
noun
In physics, the process in which a quantum mechanical system transitions from a quantum state to a classical physics system.
The experiment demonstrated the evanescence of quantum properties as they become part of the classical world
Often appears as...
- evanescence of quantum state
- evanescence in laser
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Use 'evanescence' to describe things fading from sight, like mist.
The evanescence of the stars at dawn reminds us of their ephemeral beauty.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Can signify the loss of things not seen, like feelings or time.
The evanescence of childhood innocence is often lamented.
Pro Tip 3/3Poetic Flair
'Evanescence' adds a poetic touch to language, ideal for creative writing.
She wrote about the evanescence of shadows at twilight.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Use 'evanescence' to describe things fading from sight, like mist.
The evanescence of the stars at dawn reminds us of their ephemeral beauty.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Can signify the loss of things not seen, like feelings or time.
The evanescence of childhood innocence is often lamented.
Pro Tip 3/3Poetic Flair
'Evanescence' adds a poetic touch to language, ideal for creative writing.
She wrote about the evanescence of shadows at twilight.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Use 'evanescence' to describe things fading from sight, like mist.
The evanescence of the stars at dawn reminds us of their ephemeral beauty.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Can signify the loss of things not seen, like feelings or time.
The evanescence of childhood innocence is often lamented.
Pro Tip 3/3Poetic Flair
'Evanescence' adds a poetic touch to language, ideal for creative writing.
She wrote about the evanescence of shadows at twilight.
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Video examples
David Rockwell: Building...
and the changing definition of what Ground Zero is. Your work -- I mean, we've talked about this before -- a lot of your work, I think, is informed by your belief in, or your focus on the temporariness of all things and the evanescence of things,
Video examples
David Rockwell: Building...
and the changing definition of what Ground Zero is. Your work -- I mean, we've talked about this before -- a lot of your work, I think, is informed by your belief in, or your focus on the temporariness of all things and the evanescence of things,
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Amy Lee
American Musician
Evanescence fans aren't the popular kids in school. They aren't the cheerleaders. It's the art kids and the nerds and the kids who grow up to be the most interesting creative people.
Quote examples
Amy Lee
American Musician
Evanescence fans aren't the popular kids in school. They aren't the cheerleaders. It's the art kids and the nerds and the kids who grow up to be the most interesting creative people.
Example 1 of 1
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