MOMENTARY

fleeting, fugitive, momentaneous, momentary

(adjective) lasting for a markedly brief time; ā€œa fleeting glanceā€; ā€œfugitive hoursā€; ā€œrapid momentaneous association of things that meet and passā€; ā€œa momentary glimpseā€

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

momentary (comparative more momentary, superlative most momentary)

Lasting for only a moment.

Happening at every moment; perpetual.

Ephemeral or relatively short-lived.

Synonyms

• See also ephemeral

Anagrams

• manometry

Source: Wiktionary


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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