ephemeral
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἐφήμερος (ephēmeros)
[edit] Pronunciation
- IPA: /ɛˈfɛmərəl/, /əˈfɛmərəl/
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[edit] Adjective
ephemeral (comparative more ephemeral, superlative most ephemeral)
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- Lasting for a short period of time.
- (biology) Existing for only one day, as with some flowers, insects, and diseases.
[edit] Synonyms
- (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
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[edit] Translations
lasting for a short period of time
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existing for only one day
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