Fleeting
/ˈfliːtɪŋ/noun
Passing swiftly; transitory.
Did you know?The concept of 'fleeting' is deeply tied to ancient notions of impermanence, echoing the transitory nature of life itself in various spiritual beliefs.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*flētaną
“to flee or to cause to flee, implying swift movement.”
Old English
OE
flēotan
“to float or to flow, suggesting motion and transience.”
Middle English
ME
fletyng
“the act of fleeting or passing quickly.”
Modern English
English
fleeting
“describing something that is ephemeral or short-lived.”