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ephemereal

IPA pronunciation: /ɪˈfem.ər.əl/

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Russian meaning

Эфемерный, недолговечный

English definition

Lasting for a very short time; fleeting.

Example

Social media fame is often ephemeral compared to enduring academic legacy.

Collocations

ephemeral nature
ephemeral beauty
ephemeral trend

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