ephemerality
gb/ˈɛfɪmɚəlɪti/ us/ˈɛfɪmɚəlɪti/
C1
Inglês
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
formal
C1
property
1
quality of being short-lived
the fact that something lasts only a short time
Padrão de uso:
the ephemerality of [something]
Erro comum:
Often confused with the adjective ephemeral (e.g., 'ephemeral beauty') or with ephemera (small short-lived items).
Sinônimos
transience (More common and slightly more general; often used in philosophical contexts.)
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impermanence (Emphasizes that something is not permanent, sometimes with a reflective tone.)
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temporariness (Plain and practical; less literary than ephemerality.)
Antônimos
permanence (The quality of lasting indefinitely rather than passing quickly.)
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endurance (Focuses on continuing over time despite change or difficulty.)
Colocações
the ephemerality of life
|the ephemerality of youth
|the ephemerality of beauty
|the ephemerality of happiness
|the ephemerality of pleasure
|the ephemerality of fame
|the ephemerality of the moment
|the ephemerality of experience
|a sense of ephemerality
|embrace ephemerality
Temas
time
|feelings
|philosophy
|arts
Exemplos
- The poem reflects on the ephemerality of youth and how quickly it slips away.
- Part of the photo’s appeal is its ephemerality: the light will never look exactly the same again.
- He felt a sudden awareness of the ephemerality of success in a fast-moving industry.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I noticed the ephemerality of the moment.
- Fame can have ephemerality.
Substantivo
technical
C2
property
2
content designed to disappear
when online content disappears after a short time
Padrão de uso:
the ephemerality of [content/platform]
Erro comum:
Learners may say 'ephemeralness' instead; ephemerality is the standard noun form in formal writing.
Sinônimos
disappearing content (Plain descriptive phrase; less abstract than ephemerality.)
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temporary availability (Broader term that can apply beyond social media.)
Antônimos
permanence (In digital contexts, content remains accessible rather than expiring.)
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persistence (Emphasizes that data continues to exist and can be retrieved.)
Colocações
digital ephemerality
|platform ephemerality
|message ephemerality
|ephemerality by design
|built-in ephemerality
|the ephemerality of stories
|the ephemerality of posts
|the ephemerality of content
|privacy and ephemerality
|the appeal of ephemerality
Temas
technology
|social_media
|communication
|privacy
Exemplos
- Users like the ephemerality of the app’s messages because they feel less permanent.
- The design team debated whether to add ephemerality to reduce the long-term privacy risk.
- Ephemerality can encourage more casual sharing, but it can also be misleading if people assume nothing is saved.
Exemplos para estudantes
- This app has ephemerality: the messages disappear.
- Some people prefer ephemerality for privacy.
Substantivo
technical
C2
property
3
short-lived natural condition
when something in nature happens only briefly
Padrão de uso:
the ephemerality of [phenomenon]
Erro comum:
This sense is usually used in academic or scientific writing; in everyday English, people often say 'it’s seasonal' or 'it doesn’t last long.'
Sinônimos
seasonality (Specifically tied to seasons; ephemerality can be brief without being seasonal.)
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intermittence (Emphasizes stopping and starting, not just short duration.)
Antônimos
perenniality (Lasting year-round rather than appearing briefly.)
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continuity (Ongoing and unbroken over time.)
Colocações
the ephemerality of rainfall
|the ephemerality of blooms
|the ephemerality of desert lakes
|the ephemerality of streams
|seasonal ephemerality
|high ephemerality
|ecological ephemerality
|the ephemerality of habitats
Temas
nature
|science
|environment
Exemplos
- Researchers noted the ephemerality of the pond, which appeared only after heavy rains.
- The ephemerality of spring blossoms makes them especially valued in the region.
- Local wildlife has adapted to the ephemerality of water sources in the dry season.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The ephemerality of the flowers surprised me.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
ephemerality
AFI
GB/ˈɛfɪmɚəlɪti/
US/ˈɛfɪmɚəlɪti/
Sílabas e tonicidade
eph - em - er - al - ity (5 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (eph)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: ephemerality
- Plural: ephemeralities
Família de palavras
Forms
ephemeralities
noun
Core family
ephemeral
adjective C1
Related words
ephemera
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
permanent
adjective B1
permanence
noun C1
Advanced or less common
ephemerally
adverb
Expressões
digital ephemerality
1/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl ˈɛfɪmɚəlɪti/
fixed phrase
technical
online content that disappears
online posts or messages that do not stay forever
Exemplos
- Digital ephemerality is a key feature of many messaging apps.
- Some researchers argue that digital ephemerality can improve privacy expectations online.
- The product team added digital ephemerality to reduce the risks of old content resurfacing.
planned ephemerality
1/plˈænd ˈɛfɪmɚəlɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
designed to be temporary
when something is made to be temporary on purpose
Exemplos
- The installation relied on planned ephemerality: it would be dismantled after one weekend.
- Planned ephemerality can make people feel safer sharing personal updates.
- The campaign embraced planned ephemerality to keep the message fresh and time-bound.
the ephemerality of life
1/ðə ˈɛfɪmɚəlɪti əv lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
formal
life is brief and passing
the idea that life does not last long
Exemplos
- The novel returns again and again to the ephemerality of life.
- Standing in the old cemetery, she felt the ephemerality of life more sharply than usual.
- His speech was a quiet reminder of the ephemerality of life and the value of time.