evanescence

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[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA: /ˌɛv.ənˈɛsn̩s/, SAMPA: /%Ev.@n"Esn=s/
  • (US) IPA: /ˌi:.vəˈnes.nts/, SAMPA: /%i:.v@"nes.nts/

[edit] Noun

Singular
evanescence

Plural
uncountable

evanescence (uncountable)

  1. The act or state of vanishing away; disappearance;
    the evanescence of vapor, of a dream, of earthly plants or hopes. --Rambler
  2. The event of fading and gradually vanishing from sight;
    the evanescence of the morning mist.

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