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momentary
/ ˈməʊməntərɪ; -trɪ /
adjective
- lasting for only a moment; temporary
Derived Forms
- ˈmomentariness, noun
Other Words From
- momen·tari·ness noun
- inter·momen·tary adjective
- non·momen·tari·ness noun
- non·momen·tary adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of momentary1
Example Sentences
It is hardly a rejection of adulthood, rather a momentary escape from routine.
They are not the result of momentary negligence or incompetence.
Does this really sound like an event at the beginning of time when the universe experienced a momentary burst of expansion?
His momentary intention to resist this silent request—a “like, seriously?”
Tweeting about it provides momentary relief, followed by the brief validation of the retweet.
There fell upon the momentary silence the sound of an opening door, and both men rose simultaneously to their feet.
The barrier between them lowered perceptibly again, and Tom felt a momentary return of the confidence he had lost.
The smoke is inhaled into the lungs, producing a momentary stupor and the operation is over.
As Alice stares around her, when they stop in such momentary alarm, how strange the scene looks!
The outcome of the wrangle was a purely personal accommodation of an essentially momentary character.
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