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Ephemeral word meaning

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1 December 2025 by
Ephemeral word meaning
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Here's the information for the word "Ephemeral":

1. Hindi Translation:

    - क्षणभंगुर (Kshanbhangur)

2. Pronunciation (IPA):


    - /ɪˈfemərəl/

3. Other Different Meanings:


    - Lasting for a very short time; transient.

    - Fleeting, momentary.

4. Parts of Speech:


    - *Noun:* Something that lasts for a very short time. (e.g., "The firework was an ephemeral delight.")

    - *Pronoun:* _None_

    - *Adjective:* Lasting for a very short time. (e.g., "ephemeral fame")

    - *Verb:* _None_

    - *Adverb:* _None_

    - *Preposition:* _None_

    - *Conjunction:* _None_

    - *Interjection:* _None_

5. Verb Forms:


    - No verb forms, as "ephemeral" is primarily an adjective.

6. Antonyms with Hindi Translation and Short Meaning:


    - *Permanent* (स्थायी, Sthayi) - lasting or intended to last indefinitely.

    - *Enduring* (स्थिर, Sthir) - lasting over a long period.

    - *Eternal* (नित्य, Nitya) - lasting forever.

7. Synonyms with Hindi Translation and Short Meaning:


    - *Transient* (अस्थायी, Asthayi) - lasting for a short time.

    - *Fleeting* (क्षणिक, Kshanik) - passing quickly.

    - *Momentary* (क्षणिक, Kshanik) - lasting for a moment.

8. Collocation:


    - "ephemeral nature", "ephemeral beauty", "ephemeral joy".

9. Use of Word:


    - Describes something short-lived or temporary, often used for things like fame, beauty, or moments.

10. Five Examples:


    1. The beauty of a sunset is ephemeral, gone in a moment.

    2. Social media fame can be quite ephemeral.

    3. The ephemeral nature of life makes every moment precious.

    4. Cherry blossoms are ephemeral, blooming for just a week.

    5. His enthusiasm was ephemeral, fading as challenges grew.

11. Etymology:


    - From Greek "ephēmeros" (ἐφήμερος), meaning "daily, lasting only a day", from "epi-" (upon) + "hēmera" (day).

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