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momentary

 

[ ˈməʊmənˌtɛːri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

temporary

Lasting for a very short time; brief.

Synonyms

fleeting, short-lived, transient, transitory

Examples of usage

  • a momentary lapse of concentration
  • a momentary pause
Context #2 | Adjective

ephemeral

Lasting for only a moment; very brief.

Synonyms

evanescent, fleeting, transient, transitory

Examples of usage

  • the beauty of a momentary sunset
  • a momentary feeling of happiness

Translations

Translations of the word "momentary" in other languages:

🇵🇹 momentâneo

🇮🇳 क्षणिक

🇩🇪 momentan

🇮🇩 sesaat

🇺🇦 миттєвий

🇵🇱 chwilowy

🇯🇵 一時的

🇫🇷 momentané

🇪🇸 momentáneo

🇹🇷 anlık

🇰🇷 순간적인

🇸🇦 لحظي

🇨🇿 momentální

🇸🇰 momentálny

🇨🇳 瞬时的

🇸🇮 trenuten

🇮🇸 skammvinnur

🇰🇿 сәттік

🇬🇪 მიმდინარე

🇦🇿 ani

🇲🇽 momentáneo

Etymology

The word 'momentary' originates from the Latin word 'momentarius', meaning 'of a moment'. It entered the English language in the mid-17th century, derived from the word 'moment'. The concept of something being brief or lasting for a short time has been associated with 'momentary' throughout its history, reflecting the fleeting nature of moments in time.

See also: momentarily, momentous, moments, momentum.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,671, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.