Instantaneous: meaning, definitions and examples
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instantaneous
[ ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs ]
in physics
Occurring or done in an instant or instantly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The speed of light is considered to be an instantaneous speed.
- The change in temperature was almost instantaneous when the fire started.
formal
In an instant; immediately.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The decision was made instantaneously.
- She responded to the question instantaneously.
Translations
Translations of the word "instantaneous" in other languages:
🇵🇹 instantâneo
🇮🇳 तात्कालिक
🇩🇪 sofort
- augenblicklich
- unmittelbar
🇮🇩 seketika
🇺🇦 миттєвий
🇵🇱 natychmiastowy
🇯🇵 瞬間的な (しゅんかんてきな)
🇫🇷 instantané
🇪🇸 instantáneo
🇹🇷 anlık
🇰🇷 즉각적인
🇸🇦 فوري
🇨🇿 okamžitý
🇸🇰 okamžitý
🇨🇳 瞬间的 (shùnjiān de)
🇸🇮 trenuten
🇮🇸 skyndilegur
🇰🇿 жедел
🇬🇪 მყისიერი (mq`isi`eri)
🇦🇿 ani
🇲🇽 instantáneo
Word origin
The word 'instantaneous' originated in the late 17th century from the Latin word 'instantaneus', which means 'done in an instant'. It has been used in various fields such as physics, mathematics, and everyday language to describe something that happens or is done immediately, without any delay.
See also: instantly.