Ephemeralities

/ɪˌfɛməˈræləˌtiz/ noun

Definition

Plural instances or examples of ephemerality; the quality or state of being short-lived or temporary in multiple cases.

Etymology

From ephemeral (Greek ephemeros) plus -ity suffix for abstract nouns, then -alities as the plural form.

Kelly Says

The plural of a plural abstract noun—'ephemeralities'—captures the philosophical idea that our world is filled with countless layers of temporary things within temporary things.

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