ephemeral
ephemeral · ephemerals
Something which lasts for a short period of timeSomething which lasts for a short period of time.
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/ɛˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/
Meaning
1 sensesSomething which lasts for a short period of time.
More definitions
- anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form
Origin
From New Latin ephemerus, from Ancient Greek ἐφήμερος (ephḗmeros), the more common form ofFrom New Latin ephemerus, from Ancient Greek ἐφήμερος (ephḗmeros), the more common form of ἐφημέριος (ephēmérios, “of, for, or during the day, living or lasting but for a day, short-lived, temporary”), from ἐπί (epí, “on”) + ἡμέρα (hēméra, “day”).
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Forms
plural: ephemerals| Singular | ephemeral |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsDerivedspring ephemeral
See also
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