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- [moh-muh n-ter-ee]
- /ˈmoʊ mənˌtɛr i/
- /ˈməʊ.mən.tər.i/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [moh-muh n-ter-ee]
- /ˈmoʊ mənˌtɛr i/
Definitions of momentary word
- adjective momentary lasting but a moment; very brief; fleeting: a momentary glimpse. 1
- adjective momentary that might occur at any moment; ever impending: to live in fear of momentary annihilation. 1
- adjective momentary effective or recurring at every moment; constant. 1
- noun momentary Lasting for a very short time ; brief. 1
- adjective momentary brief, lasting a moment 1
- adjective momentary Something that is momentary lasts for a very short period of time, for example for a few seconds or less. 0
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Origin of momentary
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English momentare < Latin mōmentārius. See moment, -ary
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Parts of speech for Momentary
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
momentary popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for momentary
adj momentary
- short-lived — living or lasting only a little while.
- temporary — an office worker hired, usually through an agency on a per diem basis, for a short period of time.
- transitory — not lasting, enduring, permanent, or eternal.
- cursory — A cursory glance or examination is a brief one in which you do not pay much attention to detail.
- flitting — to move lightly and swiftly; fly, dart, or skim along: bees flitting from flower to flower.
adjective momentary
- fleeting — swift; rapid: to be fleet of foot; a fleet horse.
- ephemeral — An ephemeral plant.
- evanescent — Soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing.
Antonyms for momentary
adj momentary
- lasting — continuing or enduring a long time; permanent; durable: a lasting friendship.
- long-lived — having a long life, existence, or duration: a long-lived man; long-lived fame.
- permanent — existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change.
- long-lasting — enduring or existing for a long period of time: a long-lasting friendship.
- lengthy — having or being of great length; very long: a lengthy journey.
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