The difference between Ephemeral and Momentary
When used as adjectives, ephemeral means lasting for a short period of time, whereas momentary means lasting for only a moment.
Ephemeral is also noun with the meaning: something which lasts for a short period of time.
check bellow for the other definitions of Ephemeral and Momentary
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Ephemeral as a noun:
Something which lasts for a short period of time.
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Ephemeral as an adjective:
Lasting for a short period of time.
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Ephemeral as an adjective (biology):
Existing for only one day, as with some flowers, insects, and diseases.
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Ephemeral as an adjective (geology, of a body of water):
Usually dry, but filling with water for brief periods during and after precipitation.
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Momentary as an adjective:
Lasting for only a moment.
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Momentary as an adjective:
Happening at every moment; perpetual.
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Momentary as an adjective:
Ephemeral or relatively short-lived.