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ephemeral

IPA pronunciation: /ɪˈfem.ər.əl/

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Russian meaning

Мимолетный, недолговечный, эфемерный

English definition

Lasting for a very short time; transient.

Example

Online social media trends often exert an ephemeral influence on public consensus.

Collocations

ephemeral nature
ephemeral phenomenon
ephemeral pleasures

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