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ephemeral

adjective

Definition

Lasting for a very short time; transitory

Etymology

From Greek ephēmeros "lasting only a day", from epi "upon" + hēmera "day"

Usage Examples

"The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral, lasting only a few weeks each spring."

"Social media trends are often ephemeral, fading as quickly as they appear."

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