Momentary
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Momentary [moh-muhn-ter-ee]

ADJECTIVE

ADJECTIVE

  • Very brief.

  • Lasting for a short period of time.

  • Recurring at every moment.

  • Related to something that might occur at any moment.

Example

"There was a momentary lapse of concentration in the lecture."

"She convinced her sister to wax by saying the pain is only momentary."

Synonyms

Temporary, Transitory, Cursory, Dreamlike, Evanescent, Flashing, Fitting, Flying, Brief, Fugacious

Antonyms

Lasting, Lengthy, Permanent, Staying, Lifelong, Continuing, Imperishable, Indestructible, Ceaseless, Immortal