Anh

ephemerality

gb/ˈɛfɪmɚəlɪti/ us/ˈɛfɪmɚəlɪti/
C1 Anh
Các nghĩa
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Danh từ formal C1 property
1

quality of being short-lived

the fact that something lasts only a short time

Mẫu sử dụng: the ephemerality of [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Often confused with the adjective ephemeral (e.g., 'ephemeral beauty') or with ephemera (small short-lived items).
Từ đồng nghĩa
transience (More common and slightly more general; often used in philosophical contexts.) | impermanence (Emphasizes that something is not permanent, sometimes with a reflective tone.) | temporariness (Plain and practical; less literary than ephemerality.)
Từ trái nghĩa
permanence (The quality of lasting indefinitely rather than passing quickly.) | endurance (Focuses on continuing over time despite change or difficulty.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
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
Chủ đề
time |feelings |philosophy |arts
Ví dụ
  • 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • I noticed the ephemerality of the moment.
  • Fame can have ephemerality.
Danh từ technical C2 property
2

content designed to disappear

when online content disappears after a short time

Mẫu sử dụng: the ephemerality of [content/platform]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may say 'ephemeralness' instead; ephemerality is the standard noun form in formal writing.
Từ đồng nghĩa
disappearing content (Plain descriptive phrase; less abstract than ephemerality.) | temporary availability (Broader term that can apply beyond social media.)
Từ trái nghĩa
permanence (In digital contexts, content remains accessible rather than expiring.) | persistence (Emphasizes that data continues to exist and can be retrieved.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
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
Chủ đề
technology |social_media |communication |privacy
Ví dụ
  • 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • This app has ephemerality: the messages disappear.
  • Some people prefer ephemerality for privacy.
Danh từ technical C2 property
3

short-lived natural condition

when something in nature happens only briefly

Mẫu sử dụng: the ephemerality of [phenomenon]
Lỗi thường gặp:
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.'
Từ đồng nghĩa
seasonality (Specifically tied to seasons; ephemerality can be brief without being seasonal.) | intermittence (Emphasizes stopping and starting, not just short duration.)
Từ trái nghĩa
perenniality (Lasting year-round rather than appearing briefly.) | continuity (Ongoing and unbroken over time.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
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
Chủ đề
nature |science |environment
Ví dụ
  • 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • The ephemerality of the flowers surprised me.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
ephemerality
IPA
GB/ˈɛfɪmɚəlɪti/
US/ˈɛfɪmɚəlɪti/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
eph - em - er - al - ity (5 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (eph)
Các dạng từ
Noun
  • Base: ephemerality
  • Plural: ephemeralities
Họ từ
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
Cách diễn đạt

digital ephemerality

1
/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl ˈɛfɪmɚəlɪti/
fixed phrase technical

online content that disappears

online posts or messages that do not stay forever

Ví dụ
  • 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

Ví dụ
  • 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

Ví dụ
  • 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.

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