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deciduous

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Synonyms & Antonyms of deciduous

lasting only for a short time

he chose not to fret about the deciduous discomforts of his existence

Synonyms for deciduous

brief,
ephemeral,
evanescent,
flash,
fleeting,
fugacious,
fugitive,
impermanent,
momentary,
passing,
short-lived,
temporary,
transient,
transitory

Words Related to deciduous

little,
short,
shortish

acting,
interim,
provisional,
short-term

Near Antonyms for deciduous

lifelong

continuing,
durable,
persistent

imperishable,
indefectible,
indestructible

Antonyms for deciduous

ceaseless,
dateless,
deathless,
endless,
enduring,
eternal,
everlasting,
immortal,
lasting,
long-lived,
permanent,
perpetual,
timeless,
undying,
unending

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“Deciduous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deciduous. Accessed 15 Jun. 2021.

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