English Dictionary
Definition of “ephemeralness”
Word Frequency
ephemeral (ɪˈfɛmərəl
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Definitions
adjective
- lasting for only a short time; transitory; short-lived ⇒
ephemeral pleasure
noun
- a short-lived organism, such as the mayfly
- a plant that completes its life cycle in less than one year, usually less than six months
Derived Forms
eˈphemerally adverbeˌphemerˈality, eˈphemeralness noun
Word Origin
C16: from Greek ephēmeros lasting only a day, from hēmera daySponsored Links
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