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MOMENTARILY
momentarily, momently
(adverb) at any moment; “she will be with you momently”
momentarily, momently
(adverb) for an instant or moment; “we paused momentarily before proceeding”; “a cardinal perched momently on the dogwood branch”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
momentarily (not comparable)
(manner) In a momentary manner; for a moment or instant.
(US, proscribed, duration) In a moment or very soon; any minute now, any time now.
Progressively; moment by moment.
Usage notes
Many speakers object to the use of momentarily in the sense of “in a moment” rather than “for a moment”, since this is inconsistent with the meaning of momentary; nonetheless, this use is quite common in North America, and is particularly associated with airlines, such as “we will be landing momentarily”. In place of momentarily, many speakers prefer the terms presently, soon or the phrase “in a moment”, for this sense of “in a moment”.
Synonyms
• (in a moment): presently, shortly, soon; see also soon
• (for a moment): briefly, temporarily; see also temporarily
• (moment by moment): incrementally, progressively, step by step; see also gradually
Source: Wiktionary
Mo"men*ta*ri*ly, adv.
Definition: Every moment; from moment to moment. Shenstone.
MOMENTARY
Mo"men*ta*ry, a. Etym: [L. momentarius. See Moment.]
Definition: Done in a moment; continuing only a moment; lasting a very short time; as, a momentary pang. This momentary joy breeds months of pain. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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