Definition of Evanescent

1. Adjective. Tending to vanish like vapor. "Evanescent beauty"

Similar to: Impermanent, Temporary
Derivative terms: Evanesce, Evanescence

Definition of Evanescent

1. a. Liable to vanish or pass away like vapor; vanishing; fleeting; as, evanescent joys.

Definition of Evanescent

1. Adjective. Vanishing, disappearing. ¹

2. Adjective. Ephemeral, momentary, fleeting. ¹

3. Adjective. Barely there; almost imperceptible. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Evanescent

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Evanescent

1. Of short duration. Origin: L. E, out, + vanesco, to vanish (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Evanescent

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