ephemeral

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/əˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/ English

Definitions

noun

Something which lasts for a short period of time.

adjective

Lasting for a short period of time.
Existing for only one day, as with some flowers, insects, and diseases.
(of a body of water) Usually dry, but filling with water for brief periods during and after precipitation.

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Synonyms

ephemeron evanescent fleeting momentary short short-lived temporary transitory volatile transient impermanent fugacious passing brief transitional perishable fragile vertical

Antonyms

eternal everlasting permanent timeless

Associated

watercourse vernal pans annexed wetlands duchy saline wetland streams wash electorate principality

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