fleeting
|fleet-ing|
B2
/ˈfliːtɪŋ/
(fleet)
brief existence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fleeting' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'fleten,' where 'fleet' meant 'to float or drift.'
Historical Evolution
'fleten' transformed into the modern English word 'fleeting' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to float or drift,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lasting for a very short time.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35