Definition of Ephemeral
Ephemeral
ephem·er·al
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
lasting only for a very short amount of time;
e.g. Most fashion trends are ephemeral, but some remain appealing forever.
(adjective)
lasting only for a period of one day;
e.g. Her illness turned out to be ephemeral, since she felt much better the next day.
(noun)
something that only lasts for a short time or that has a short life cycle, typically a plant that only has a life cycle of a few days;
e.g. She likes to plant an ephemeral in this pots so that she can vary it on a regular basis.
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