evanescence

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˌɛv.əˈnɛs.n̩s/
• (America) IPA: /ˌiː.vəˈnes.n̩s/

Noun

evanescence

1. The act or state of vanishing away; disappearance.

   • the evanescence of vapor, of a dream, of earthly plants or hopes.

2. The event of fading and gradually vanishing from sight.

   the evanescence of the morning mist.

Related terms

• evanesce

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