What does 'ephemeral' mean when describing digital social media trends?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Lasting for a very brief time; fleeting
- Step 1: 'Ephemeral' originates from the Greek 'ephemeros' (lasting only a day).
- Step 2: In sociological and media studies, it describes phenomena that surge quickly and vanish rapidly without enduring longevity.
Answer
Lasting for a very brief time; fleeting.
Why not the others: 'Permanently inscribed in archaeological stone' describes monumental epigraphy; 'Universal and unchanging across human generations' describes perennial or immutable realities; 'Intentionally designed to resist electronic deletion' describes immutable digital storage.
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