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ephemeral
e·phem·er·al
[
i fémmərəl
]
adjective
Definition:
short-lived:
lasting for only a short period of time and leaving no permanent trace
the ephemeral nature of slang
noun
(
plural
e·phem·er·als
)
Definition:
short-lived organism:
a plant or insect that lives for only a short period of time. Groundsel and mayflies are ephemerals.
e·phem·er·al·i·ty
[
i fèmmə rállətee
]
noun
e·phem·er·al·ly
adverb
e·phem·er·al·ness
noun
Word Key: Synonyms
See temporary.
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e·phem·er·al·i·ty [ i fèmmə rállətee ] noune·phem·er·al·ly adverbe·phem·er·al·ness noun
