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Definition of: ephemeral
(i·fem′ər·əl) adjective
1. Living one day only, as certain insects.
2. Transitory. See synonyms under TRANSIENT.
—noun Anything lasting for a very short time.
—e·phem′·er·al·ly adverb
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