Ephemeral ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Ephemeral ( adjective )

1. Lasting for a very short time; fleeting.
2. Relating to or lasting for a single day or day and night.

Origin:

From the late 16th century, from latin ephemerus, from greek ἐφήμερος (ephēmeros), from ἐπί (epi) "on, for" + ἡμέρα (hēmera) "day".

Examples:

1. The ephemeral nature of life.
2. He was struck by the ephemeral beauty of the sunset.
3. The ephemeral existence of mayflies.
4. The ephemeral quality of fame.
5. Ephemeral flowers are those which bloom for only one day.

(As a noun)

Ephemeral ( noun )

1. Lasting for a very short time; fleeting.
2. Relating to or lasting for a single day or day and night.

Origin:

From the late 16th century, from latin ephemerus, from greek ἐφήμερος (ephēmeros), from ἐπί (epi) "on, for" + ἡμέρα (hēmera) "day".

Examples:

1. The ephemeral nature of life.
2. He was struck by the ephemeral beauty of the sunset.
3. The ephemeral existence of mayflies.
4. The ephemeral quality of fame.
5. Ephemeral flowers are those which bloom for only one day.