Evanescence
(noun)
The quality or state of being fleeting or ephemeral; the tendency to disappear quickly and fade away into nothingness.
Origin:
Derived from the latin 'evanescere' meaning 'to vanish'.
Examples:
- The evanescence of youth is a reminder that life is short and we should cherish every moment.
- The evanescence of summer was a bittersweet reminder that all good things must come to an end.
- The evanescence of the beauty of the cherry blossom is one of the many reasons why they are so prized.
- The evanescence of his smile was like a ray of sunshine in a world of darkness.
- The evanescence of their love was a source of great sadness for both of them.