The difference between Ephemeral and Short-lived
When used as adjectives, ephemeral means lasting for a short period of time, whereas short-lived means alive or existent for only a short period of time.
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 Short-lived
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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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Short-lived as an adjective:
Alive or existent for only a short period of time.
Examples:
"But his joy was short-lived, for his fortunes soon changed."