word
ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
ɪˈfɛmərəlListen
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Syllable breakdown
ephemeral
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Dictionary meaning
Lasting for only a short time; transitory.
History and origin
Greek — 'ephemeros' (lasting a day — 'epi' over + 'hemera' day).
Examples
- The beauty of cherry blossoms lies in their ephemeral nature — there for a week, then gone.
Common mispronunciations
EF-ih-mer-ulih-FEM-ur-ul
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