ephemerality

noun
UK: /ɪˌfeməˈræləti/
US: /ɪˌfeməˈræləti/

  1. The quality of lasting for only a short time.

    1. The ephemerality of youth is a common theme in art.
    2. We are often reminded of life's ephemerality, especially during tough times.

  2. The state of being transient or fleeting; something short-lived or temporary.

    1. The ephemerality of flowers makes them so precious.
    2. The internet highlights the ephemerality of online trends and viral content.

Synonyms

transience brevity
ephemerality transitive-verb

  1. To cause something to have a very short life or impact; to make something fleeting.

    1. He tried to ephemeralize his mistakes so that they would be unseen.
    2. Technology continues to ephemeralize old traditions, as new things replace them.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ephemerality" in English means: The quality of lasting for only a short time., The state of being transient or fleeting; something short-lived or temporary..

The phonetic transcription of "ephemerality" is /ɪˌfeməˈræləti/ in British English and /ɪˌfeməˈræləti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ephemerality": transience, brevity.

Example usage of "ephemerality": "The ephemerality of youth is a common theme in art.". More examples on the page.