Meaning: Lasting for a very short time.

Memorization Trick:  Remember this when someone sends you a  "Disappearing image on Whatsapp” — quick, gone, ephemeral.

Word Story:

This word comes from Greek and means “lasting only a day.” It used to describe things like flowers that bloom and fade quickly, or mayflies that live for just 24 hours. Now it’s used for anything super short-lived—like a rainbow or a soap bubble.