Evanescence

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˌɛv.əˈnÉ›s.nÌ©s/
• US IPA: /ËŒiː.vəˈnes.nÌ©s/

Origin

Borrowing from la ēvānēscēns, present participle of ēvānēscō ("I vanish, I fade away, I lapse").

Full definition of evanescence

Noun

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.

Related terms

• evanesce