MOMENTARY
fleeting, fugitive, momentaneous, momentary
(adjective) lasting for a markedly brief time; “a fleeting glance”; “fugitive hours”; “rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass”; “a momentary glimpse”
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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