english word · 2026-10-01
evanescence
noun
Meaning
The process of fading away or vanishing like vapor. It describes the fleeting nature of thoughts, feelings, or memories that dissipate quickly after appearing.
Etymology
From the Latin 'evanescere', meaning to vanish or pass away, from 'vanus' meaning empty.
Examples
"She tried to capture the feeling in her journal, but its evanescence made the emotion difficult to pin down."
"The beauty of the dream lay in its evanescence, leaving only a faint trace of joy upon waking."
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