2007-12-02 02:45:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It means short lived/lasting very short time
2007-12-02 02:49:53 · answer #1 · answered by Jemima 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is the adjective derived from the word 'ephemera' with are the insects of the genus mayfly. When hatched they live for only a day. The word ephemeral therefore means : existing only for a day, short lived, fleeting. Anything short lived.
2007-12-02 10:54:17 · answer #2 · answered by quatt47 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means begining and ending in one day only;a very short time.
2007-12-02 10:55:32 · answer #3 · answered by HELEN LOOKING4 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anamarinamo is right and when referred to a test I assume they mean that is useless
2007-12-02 13:46:04 · answer #4 · answered by The Rugby Player 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
transient. in-substantive flickering. vaporous
2007-12-02 10:54:03 · answer #5 · answered by nutsfornouveau 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can also mean not essential.
2007-12-02 12:36:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋