ephemeral
Meanings
Plural: ephemerals
Noun
- anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form
- Something which lasts for a short period of time.
Adjective Satellite
- lasting a very short time
- "the ephemeral joys of childhood"
Adj
- Lasting for a short period of time.
- Existing for only one day, as with some flowers, insects, and diseases.
- Usually dry, but filling with water for brief periods during and after precipitation.
Origin / Etymology
From 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”).
Synonyms
brief, deciduous, ephemeral, ephemeron, evanescent, fleeting, flying, fugacious, fugitive, instant, momentary, passing, perishable, quick, seasonable, short, short-lived, temporary, transient, transitive, transitory, volatile, whilend
Antonyms
eternal, everlasting, lasting, perennial, permanent, persistent, timeless
Scrabble Score: 16
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