Definition of Ephemeral
Ephemeral
eph·em·er·al
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Lasting for a very short time; transitory.
e.g. The firefly's glow was ephemeral, lasting only a few seconds.
(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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