Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

caducity

noun

/kəˈdjuːsɪti/

Definition

The state of being subject to decay or decline; impermanence.

Examples

The caducity of youth is something we all must face as we age.
Her reflections on the caducity of material possessions led her to embrace minimalism.
They studied the caducity of ancient civilizations through their artifacts.

Meaning

Caducity refers to the quality of being short-lived or transitory, often applied in philosophical contexts to discuss the impermanence of life and objects.