noun
Meaning 1
plural of ephemeron
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, plural
Examples
- the ephemera of springtime
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Standard Lemma guide
ephemera
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noun
Meaning 2
plural of ephemeron
Manmade objects that are short-lived (under usual conditions), usually because their design intent is to be inexpensively made and thus affordably bought, a goal that often is an engineering trade-off versus durability.
Especially, such objects that are collectibles, such as (originally) cheap publications (e.g., pamphlets, brochures), single-use packaging from packaged goods, and giveaway or throwaway trinkets.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- vintage ephemera
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noun
Meaning 3
plural of ephemeron
Manmade objects that are short-lived (under usual conditions), usually because their design intent is to be inexpensively made and thus affordably bought, a goal that often is an engineering trade-off versus durability.
Published single-sheet or single-page documents which are meant to be thrown away after one use.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: library science
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noun
Meaning 4
plural of ephemeron
Manmade objects that are short-lived (under usual conditions), usually because their design intent is to be inexpensively made and thus affordably bought, a goal that often is an engineering trade-off versus durability.
Transitory audiovisual matter not intended to be retained or preserved.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly
Examples
- video ephemera
- audio ephemera
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noun
Meaning 5
A mayfly (genus Ephemera).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 6
something transitory; lasting a day
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: time
History
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐφήμερᾰ (ephḗmeră), neuter plural form of ἐφήμερος (ephḗmeros).
Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Polish: efemeryda — short-lived items
- Indonesian: bahan sementara — library science
- Polish: akcydens — library science