Fleetingness
/ˈfliːtɪŋnəs/noun
The quality of being transient or passing quickly.
Did you know?The concept of fleetingness ties deeply to ancient philosophies that viewed time as an illusion and existence as a temporary dream.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*plei-
“to flow, to be full, to be abundant”
Old English
Old English
fleotan
“to float, to flow, to escape”
Middle English
Middle English
fleten
“to flee, to pass away”
Early Modern English
English
fleeting
“passing swiftly, transient in nature”
Modern English
English
fleetingness
“the quality of being fleeting, emphasizing the ephemeral nature of time and existence.”