noun
[ eh-vuh-neh-snt ]
noun
1.
A thought, memory, or idea that quickly passes from the mind soon after materializing; a thought too short-lived to be remembered or expanded upon later.
"Study hall was a place for boredom and evanescents."
More Info
The term “evanescent” is a preexisting adjective meaning “soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing.” This entry is meant to transmogrify the descriptiveness of this adjective and expand the definition to include a versatile objective form.
For reference, an evanescent can and should be described as evanescent.
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Date Added:May 16, 2020