Transience

TRAN-see-uhns (/ˈtrænziəns/)

the state of lasting only for a short time; impermanence.

“Thankfully, the fire proved nothing but a passing transience, leaving behind more smoke than sorrow.”

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emitting light as a result of being heated; passionate or brilliant.

intended to instruct or teach, sometimes excessively.

behaving as though one is superior to others; haughty.

complaining in a petulant or whining manner.

subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty.

a grammatical mistake or a breach of etiquette.