The difference between Ephemeral and Transitory

When used as adjectives, ephemeral means lasting for a short period of time, whereas transitory means lasting only a short 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 Transitory

  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. Transitory as an adjective:

    Lasting only a short time; temporary.

  2. Transitory as an adjective (legal, of an [[action]]):

    That may be brought in any county; opposed to local.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Blackstone"

    "rfquotek Bouvier"