caducous

/kædˈuːkəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a limited duration or validity; becoming obsolete or invalid at a specific time.

“The caducous tax laws are being rewritten to simplify the process.”

2. noun

A term used in botany to describe a leaf that falls off at the end of the growing season.

“The caducous leaves of the deciduous tree are a sign of the changing seasons.”

Synonyms

  • ephemeral
  • perishable
  • transient

Antonyms

  • enduring
  • permanent
  • perpetual