fugacious
Origin of fugacious
1Other words from fugacious
- fu·ga·cious·ly, adverb
- fu·ga·cious·ness, fu·gac·i·ty [fyoo-gas-i-tee], /fyuˈgæs ɪ ti/, noun
Words Nearby fugacious
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How to use fugacious in a sentence
By means of careful work, Grafe came closer to ascertaining the origin of the fugacious aromatic materials.
All About Coffee | William H. UkersStamens 4, or rarely 2, in all or some flowers with long and weak exserted filaments, and fugacious 2-celled anthers.
There is no volva, but there is a ring which is sometimes persistent, friable, and fugacious.
The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise | M. E. HardThe wealth acquired by speculation and plunder, is fugacious in its nature, and fills society with the spirit of gambling.
The Writings of Thomas Jefferson | Thomas JeffersonThe shortness of the twilight frequently leaves the fugacious planet, Mercury, so seldom seen at the north, in distinct view.
British Dictionary definitions for fugacious
/ (fjuːˈɡeɪʃəs) /
passing quickly away; transitory; fleeting
botany lasting for only a short time: fugacious petals
Origin of fugacious
1Derived forms of fugacious
- fugaciously, adverb
- fugaciousness, noun
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