The difference between Ephemeral and Timeless

When used as adjectives, ephemeral means lasting for a short period of time, whereas timeless means eternal.

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 Timeless

  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. Timeless as an adjective:

    Eternal.

  2. Timeless as an adjective:

    Not affected by time; ageless.

  3. Timeless as an adjective (obsolete):

    Done at an improper time; unseasonable; untimely.

  4. Timeless as an adjective:

    Not decreasing over time in quality and appeal.

    Examples:

    "The cave carvings have a timeless beauty."

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