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Definition of Ephemeral
1. Noun. Anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form.
2. Adjective. Lasting a very short time. "Fugacious blossoms"
Exact synonyms: Fugacious, Passing, Short-lived, Transient, Transitory
Similar to: Impermanent, Temporary
Derivative terms: Ephemera, Ephemerality, Ephemeralness, Fugaciousness, Fugacity, Transience, Transiency, Transient, Transient, Transitoriness
Similar to: Impermanent, Temporary
Derivative terms: Ephemera, Ephemerality, Ephemeralness, Fugaciousness, Fugacity, Transience, Transiency, Transient, Transient, Transitoriness
Definition of Ephemeral
1. a. Beginning and ending in a day; existing only, or no longer than, a day; diurnal; as, an ephemeral flower.
2. n. Anything lasting but a day, or a brief time; an ephemeral plant, insect, etc.
Definition of Ephemeral
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Ephemeral
1. Short-lived. (09 Oct 1997)