Fugacious is an adjective describing something that lasts for a short time or is evanescent. It comes from the Latin 'fugere' (to flee) and is often used for fleeting things like emotions or plant parts that wither quickly.
Fugacious es un adjetivo que describe algo que dura poco tiempo o que es efímero. Proviene del latín 'fugere' (huir), y a menudo se usa para describir emociones o partes de plantas que se marchitan rápidamente.
| Front | fugacious \fyoo-GAY-shus\ |
|---|---|
| Back | adjective Lasting a short time; evanescent. ["Fugacious" is often used to describe immaterial things like emotions, but not always. Botanists, for example, use it to describe plant parts that wither or fall off before the usual time. Things that are fugacious are fleeting, and etymologically they can also be said to be fleeing. "Fugacious" derives from the Latin verb "fugere," which means "to flee." Other descendants of "fugere" include "fugitive," "refuge," and "subterfuge."] "We must realise and be ever conscious of the fact that life is fugacious and ephemeral." - Bobson Gbinije; Reflections at Christmas; This Day (Lagos, Nigeria); Nov 15, 2004. |
Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.
Next card: Cunctator kungk-tay-tuhr noun hesitates procrastinator delayer latin cunctari
Previous card: Consuetudinary kon-swi-tood-n-er-ee tyood adjective customary latin consuetude custom
Up to card list: Hard English Vocabulary