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ephemeral
Definitions
1
Lasting
for
a
very
short
time
,
often
just
a
day
.
The
beauty
of
the
sunset
was
ephemeral
,
fading
within
minutes
.
The
mayfly
is
known
for
its
ephemeral
life
span
,
living
only
a
day
.
Trends
in
fashion
can
be
ephemeral
,
changing
with
each
season
.
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Language
Greek
Word parts
epi (upon, on) + hִ“mera (day)
Originally meant
lasting only one day
Background
Originally a medical term in ancient Greece for fevers that lasted only one day. Entered English in the late 16th century via scientific Latin.