a. [ L. fugax, fugacis, from fugere: cf. F. fugace. See Fugitive. ] 1. Flying, or disposed to fly; fleeing away; lasting but a short time; volatile. [ 1913 Webster ]
Much of its possessions is so hid, so fugacious, and of so uncertain purchase. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Biol.) Fleeting; lasting but a short time; -- applied particularly to organs or parts which are short-lived as compared with the life of the individual. [ 1913 Webster ]
(adj) lasting a very short time, Syn.short-lived, transitory, passing, fugacious, transient, Example: the ephemeral joys of childhood; a passing fancy; youth's transient beauty; love is transitory but it is eternal; fugacious blossoms
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