Ephemeral
Word | EPHEMERAL |
Character | 9 |
Hyphenation | e phem er al |
Pronunciations | /əˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Ephemeral"
What do we mean by ephemeral?
Lasting for a markedly brief time. adjective
Having a short lifespan or a short annual period of aboveground growth. Used especially of plants. adjective
Something, especially a plant, that is ephemeral. noun
In zoology, lasting but one day; ephemeric; ephemerous.
Hence Existing or continuing for a very short time only; short-lived; transitory.
Also, rarely, ephemeric.
Synonyms Transient, fleeting, evanescent.
Anything which lasts or lives but for a day or for a very short time, as certain insects. noun
Anything lasting but a day, or a brief time; an ephemeral plant, insect, etc. noun
Beginning and ending in a day; existing only, or no longer than, a day; diurnal. adjective
Short-lived; existing or continuing for a short time only. adjective
One of a group of neuropterous insects, belonging to the genus Ephemera and many allied genera, which live in the adult or winged state only for a short time. The larvæ are aquatic; -- called also day fly and May fly. adjective
Something which lasts for a short period of time. noun
Lasting for a short period of time. adjective
Existing for only one day, as with some flowers, insects, and diseases. adjective
Usually dry, but filling with water for brief periods during and after precipitation. adjective
Anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form noun
Lasting a very short time adjective
Something which lasts for a short period of time.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Ephemeral
- Synonyms for ephemeral
- Diurnal Synonyms
- Changeable Synonyms
- Dying Synonyms
- Brief Synonyms
- Brittle Synonyms
- Antonyms for ephemeral
- Lasting Antonyms
- Eternal Antonyms
- Long-lived Antonyms
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The word "ephemeral" in example sentences
Cross Reference for Ephemeral
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What does ephemeral mean?
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