The difference between Ephemeral and Ephemeron

When used as nouns, ephemeral means something which lasts for a short period of time, whereas ephemeron means something short-lived or transitory.


Ephemeral is also adjective with the meaning: lasting for a short period of time.

check bellow for the other definitions of Ephemeral and Ephemeron

  1. Ephemeral as a noun:

    Something which lasts for a short period of time.

  1. Ephemeral as an adjective:

    Lasting for a short period of time.

  2. Ephemeral as an adjective (biology):

    Existing for only one day, as with some flowers, insects, and diseases.

  3. Ephemeral as an adjective (geology, of a body of water):

    Usually dry, but filling with water for brief periods during and after precipitation.

  1. Ephemeron as a noun:

    Something short-lived or transitory.