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πρόσκαιρος — meaning in English

proskairos

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English meaning

fleeting adj Lasting only a very short time; passing quickly.
transient adj Lasting only a short time; passing quickly.

Senses

πρόσκαιρος is used for these senses in English:

fleeting Passing quickly; of short duration.
transient Passing or disappearing with time; transitory.

transient — full definition

adj Lasting only a short time; passing quickly.
noun A person who stays somewhere only briefly, such as a traveller or migrant worker.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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