ephemeral meaning in Hindi

ephemeral in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CPO 2024 T-2 One Word Substitution

   Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
   Lasting for a very short while
   (SSC CPO 2024 T-2 (8 Mar))

   AEternalBPerpetualCEphemeralDReliable
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Ephemeral

   Explanation:
   The correct answer is Ephemeral.
   Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time. It describes something that is fleeting or transient, like a moment or a brief experience.
   Other options:
   • Eternal – Means lasting forever, without end.
   • Perpetual – Means continuing indefinitely, never-ending.
   • Reliable – Means trustworthy or dependable.

2. SSC MTS 2024 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Ephemeral

   AFleetingBPermanentCDurableDpersistent
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Fleeting

   Answer: Fleeting
   Explanation:
   The word "ephemeral" means lasting for a very short time – अल्पकालिक / क्षणिक.
   Let’s look at the options:
   • Fleeting – lasting for a short time – क्षणिक → ✅ Correct synonym
   • Permanent – lasting forever – स्थायी → ❌ Opposite
   • Durable – long-lasting – टिकाऊ → ❌ Opposite
   • Persistent – continuing for a long time – लगातार रहने वाला → ❌ Not a synonym
   So, the correct synonym of ephemeral is fleeting – क्षणिक.

3. SSC MTS 2024 Spelling

   Rectify the following sentence by selecting the correct spelling of the underlined word from the options.
   Life is a collection of ephmeral moments.

   AEphameralBEpmeralCEphemerlDEphemeral
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Ephemeral

   Correct answer: Ephemeral
   Explanation:
   • The correct spelling is Ephemeral, which means lasting for a very short time.
   • The sentence should read:
   Life is a collection of ephemeral moments.
   (Meaning: Life is made up of fleeting or short-lived moments.)
   Incorrect spellings:
   • Ephameral ❌
   • Epmeral ❌
   • Ephemerl ❌

4. Delhi Police HCM 2025-26 Spelling

   Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence with the correct spelling of the word:
   Trends in fashion are often _______ and change every season.

   AemphemeralBephemeralCephimeralDempheral
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) ephemeral

   The correct spelling is "ephemeral" (e- phem -er-al), meaning lasting for a very short time. The other three are misspellings. Hence the correct answer is ephemeral.

5. SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Spelling

   Select the correct spelling for a word meaning 'lasting a short time'.

   AEphemerelBEphemaralCEphemeralDEphemoral
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Ephemeral

   The correct spelling is 'Ephemeral', meaning 'lasting for a very short time; transitory'.
   The other options are misspellings.

6. SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word:
   EPHEMERAL

   AShort-livedBEternalCConstantDEverlasting
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Short-lived

   'Ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time.
   Hence its synonym is 'short-lived'.
   Eternal, constant and everlasting all mean long-lasting, the opposite.

Examples

• “Fame can be ephemeral in the world of entertainment.”

ephemeral – questions

What is the meaning of ephemeral in Hindi?

ephemeral means “अल्पकालिक” in Hindi. In English: Lasting for a very short time; transient.

What are the synonyms of ephemeral?

Synonyms of ephemeral: transient, fleeting, short-lived, momentary.

What is the opposite of ephemeral?

Antonyms of ephemeral: permanent, lasting, eternal.

Has ephemeral been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – ephemeral has been asked 10 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level), SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level), Delhi Police HCM 2025-26, SSC CGL 2025 T-1, SSC CPO 2024 T-2, SSC MTS 2024, SSC CPO 2024 T-1, SSC CPO 2023 T-1 and more.

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