"ahemeral" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /eɪˈhɛməɹəl/ Forms: more ahemeral [comparative], most ahemeral [superlative]
Etymology: a- + hemeral Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|a|hemeral}} a- + hemeral Head templates: {{en-adj}} ahemeral (comparative more ahemeral, superlative most ahemeral)
  1. (biology) Cyclical, with a period not equal to 24 hours Categories (topical): Biology Derived forms: ahemeral day Related terms: ephemeral
    Sense id: en-ahemeral-en-adj-TX7o6gZQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with a- Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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