ephemeral

Meanings

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.
• Usually dry, but filling with water for brief periods during and after precipitation.

Origin

• From New Latin ephemerus, from Ancient Greek ἐφήμερος, the more common form of ἐφημέριος, from ἐπί + ἡμέρα.