Instanter: meaning, definitions and examples
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instanter
[ ɪnˈstæn.tər ]
time expression
Instantly; immediately. The term 'instanter' is often used in legal or formal contexts to denote urgency or the need for immediate action.
Synonyms
at once, immediately, promptly
Examples of usage
- The judge ordered the document to be submitted instanter.
- We need a decision instanter to proceed with the project.
- Please respond to the request instanter.
- The package must be delivered instanter to meet the deadline.
Translations
Translations of the word "instanter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imediatamente
🇮🇳 तुरंत
🇩🇪 sofort
🇮🇩 segera
🇺🇦 негайно
🇵🇱 natychmiast
🇯🇵 即座に
🇫🇷 immédiatement
🇪🇸 inmediatamente
🇹🇷 hemen
🇰🇷 즉시
🇸🇦 فورًا
🇨🇿 okamžitě
🇸🇰 okamžite
🇨🇳 立即
🇸🇮 takoj
🇮🇸 strax
🇰🇿 бірден
🇬🇪 მალევე
🇦🇿 dərhal
🇲🇽 inmediatamente
Etymology
The word 'instanter' originates from the Latin phrase 'instanter', which translates to 'at this moment' or 'instantly'. It entered English usage in the early 16th century, primarily through legal jargon, to convey the need for prompt action in legal proceedings. Over time, 'instanter' became associated with formal contexts, though it has fallen out of common use in everyday conversation. The word reflects the influence of Latin on the English language, especially in specialized fields such as law, where precision and clarity are paramount. Today, 'instanter' is typically found in literature or formal documentation, emphasizing immediate necessity.