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Meaning of ephemeral

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ephemeral

Pronunciation:/əˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. Something which lasts for a short period of time.

    Synonyms:ephemeron

adjective

Definitions

  1. Lasting for a short period of time.

    Synonyms:evanescentfleetingmomentaryshortshort-livedtemporarytransitoryvolatile
    Antonyms:eternaleverlastingpermanenttimeless

  2. Existing for only one day, as with some flowers, insects, and diseases.

  3. (of a body of water) Usually dry, but filling with water for brief periods during and after precipitation.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/ephemeral

Related words

transitoryshort-livedtransientimpermanentfugacioustemporarypassingfleeting