ephemerality
gb/ˈɛfɪmɚəlɪti/ us/ˈɛfɪmɚəlɪti/
C1
İngilizce
Anlamlar
0 anlam
İsim
formal
C1
property
1
quality of being short-lived
the fact that something lasts only a short time
Kullanım kalıbı:
the ephemerality of [something]
Sık yapılan hata:
Often confused with the adjective ephemeral (e.g., 'ephemeral beauty') or with ephemera (small short-lived items).
Eş anlamlılar
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.)
Zıt anlamlılar
permanence (The quality of lasting indefinitely rather than passing quickly.)
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endurance (Focuses on continuing over time despite change or difficulty.)
Eşdizimler
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
Konular
time
|feelings
|philosophy
|arts
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- I noticed the ephemerality of the moment.
- Fame can have ephemerality.
İsim
technical
C2
property
2
content designed to disappear
when online content disappears after a short time
Kullanım kalıbı:
the ephemerality of [content/platform]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners may say 'ephemeralness' instead; ephemerality is the standard noun form in formal writing.
Eş anlamlılar
disappearing content (Plain descriptive phrase; less abstract than ephemerality.)
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temporary availability (Broader term that can apply beyond social media.)
Zıt anlamlılar
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.)
Eşdizimler
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
Konular
technology
|social_media
|communication
|privacy
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- This app has ephemerality: the messages disappear.
- Some people prefer ephemerality for privacy.
İsim
technical
C2
property
3
short-lived natural condition
when something in nature happens only briefly
Kullanım kalıbı:
the ephemerality of [phenomenon]
Sık yapılan hata:
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.'
Eş anlamlılar
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.)
Zıt anlamlılar
perenniality (Lasting year-round rather than appearing briefly.)
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continuity (Ongoing and unbroken over time.)
Eşdizimler
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
Konular
nature
|science
|environment
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- The ephemerality of the flowers surprised me.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
ephemerality
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GB/ˈɛfɪmɚəlɪti/
US/ˈɛfɪmɚəlɪti/
Heceler ve vurgu
eph - em - er - al - ity (5 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (eph)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
- Base: ephemerality
- Plural: ephemeralities
Kelime ailesi
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
İfadeler
digital ephemerality
1/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl ˈɛfɪmɚəlɪti/
fixed phrase
technical
online content that disappears
online posts or messages that do not stay forever
Örnekler
- 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
Örnekler
- 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
Örnekler
- 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.