Explanation
Writing whose material, location, or use is designed for brief visibility and rapid disappearance. It makes transience itself part of written meaning and transmission.
Example
A message on a misted window disappears as the glass dries.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Ephemeral writing” without the described function is not a sufficient example.
Distinction
Not every lost inscription was ephemeral; here limited duration belongs to the form or situation.
Effect on thought and perception
It makes transience itself part of written meaning and transmission.
Resonance
In the atlas, Ephemeral writing closes 1 previously unresolved reference line(s) and opens controlled paths of thought.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
ATLAS 241 residual-case triage → profile candidate 241-A → source and neighbourhood cross-check → ATLAS 242
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Ephemeral writing“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-242-017. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-242-017The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.