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Ephemeral Definition & Meaning

ephemeral
adjective
  1. lasting a very short time; "the ephemeral joys of childhood"; "a passing fancy"; "youth's transient beauty"; "love is transitory but it is eternal"; "fugacious blossoms"
noun
  1. anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form

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What does ephemeral mean?
lasting a very short time; "the ephemeral joys of childhood"; "a passing fancy"; "youth's transient beauty"; "love is transitory but it is eternal"; "fugacious blossoms" anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form
What part of speech is ephemeral?
Ephemeral is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does ephemeral have?
Ephemeral has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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