ephemeron

Meanings

• noun

  A thing that lasts for a very short time.

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Variants

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ephemera , ephemerae , ephemeras

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Etymology

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From Greek ephemeros, lasting one day, of a day.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'ephemeron' comes from the Greek word 'ephemeros', which means 'lasting one day'.

2. In ancient Greece, poets and artists would create works specifically intended to be enjoyed for a single day or moment, called ephemerides.

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Related Concepts

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1. transient: Lasting for a very short time; fleeting.

2. ephemera: Objects or publications that are intended to be of only short-term value.

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Culture

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In ancient Greek literature, an ephemeron was a type of poem or a work of art that was meant to be enjoyed for a single day or moment. The term has also been used in philosophy to describe transient experiences or phenomena.

How to Memorize "ephemeron"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a flower that blooms for just one day.
   - Visualize a shooting star in the night sky.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the word 'transient'.
   - Think of the word 'fleeting'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Ephemeron starts with 'e' as in 'ephemeral'.
   - Remember that it's something that lasts for a very short time.

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