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instantaneously

in·stan·ta·ne·ous
I i

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-stuh n-tey-nee-uh s]
    • /ˌɪn stənˈteɪ ni əs/
    • /ˌɪn.stənˈteɪ.ni.əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-stuh n-tey-nee-uh s]
    • /ˌɪn stənˈteɪ ni əs/

Definitions of instantaneously word

  • adjective instantaneously occurring, done, or completed in an instant: an instantaneous response. 1
  • adjective instantaneously existing at or pertaining to a particular instant: the instantaneous position of the rocket. 1
  • noun instantaneously Without any delay; in an instantaneous manner. 1
  • adverb instantaneously in an instant 1
  • abbreviation INSTANTANEOUSLY immediately 1

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Origin of instantaneously

First appearance:

before 1645
One of the 44% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word instantāneus, dating back to 1645-55. See instant, -an, -eous

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Parts of speech for Instantaneously

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

instantaneously popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for instantaneously

adv instantaneously

  • right away — in accordance with what is good, proper, or just: right conduct.
  • spontaneously — coming or resulting from a natural impulse or tendency; without effort or premeditation; natural and unconstrained; unplanned: a spontaneous burst of applause.
  • directly — in a direct line, way, or manner; straight: The path leads directly to the lake.
  • immediately — without lapse of time; without delay; instantly; at once: Please telephone him immediately.
  • pronto — promptly; quickly.

adverb instantaneously

  • promptly — done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay: a prompt reply.
  • rapidly — occurring within a short time; happening speedily: rapid growth.
  • suddenly — happening, coming, made, or done quickly, without warning, or unexpectedly: a sudden attack.
  • instantly — immediately; at once.
  • straightaway — straight onward, without turn or curve, as a racecourse.

Antonyms for instantaneously

adverb instantaneously

  • gradually — taking place, changing, moving, etc., by small degrees or little by little: gradual improvement in health.

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