ephemeral

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Antonyms 1.3.3 Related terms 1.3.4 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἐφήμερος (ephēmeros)

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• IPA: /ɛˈfɛmərəl/, /əˈfɛmərəl/
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ephemeral (comparative more ephemeral, superlative most ephemeral)

1. Lasting for a short period of time.
2. (biology) Existing for only one day, as with some flowers, insects, and diseases.

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• (lasting for a short period of time): temporary, transitory, fleeting, evanescent, momentary, short-lived, short, volatile

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• (lasting for a long period of time): permanent, eternal, everlasting

[edit] Related terms

• ephemera
• ephemeron
• ephemerality

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