Ephemeral
WordNet

adjective


(1)   Lasting a very short time
"The ephemeral joys of childhood"
"A passing fancy"
"Youth's transient beauty"
"Love is transitory but at is eternal"
"Fugacious blossoms"

noun


(2)   Anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form
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Etymology


From < , the more common form of < + .

Adjective



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

Synonyms

: temporary, transitory, fleeting, evanescent, momentary, short-lived, short, volatile
  • See also Wikisaurus:ephemeral
 
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