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单词 momentariness
释义

momentary

adjective

mo·​men·​tary ˈmō-mən-ˌter-ē How to pronounce momentary (audio)
1
a
: continuing only a moment : fleeting
b
: having a very brief life
2
: operative or recurring at every moment
momentariness noun

Synonyms

  • brief
  • deciduous
  • ephemeral
  • evanescent
  • flash
  • fleeting
  • fugacious
  • fugitive
  • impermanent
  • passing
  • short-lived
  • temporary
  • transient
  • transitory
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Example Sentences

He experienced a momentary loss of consciousness. the pain of the flu shot was only momentary
Recent Examples on the Web The looming question, economists say, is whether the current calm signals a turning point for inflation, or whether this is just a momentary reprieve before the economy worsens. Abha Bhattarai, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Sep. 2022 The looming question, economists say, is whether the current calm signals a turning point for inflation, or whether this is just a momentary reprieve before the economy worsens. Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2022 Any revenue earned after the event can then be put back into the portfolio to compensate for properties that may be incurring a momentary loss of income or toward their general repairs. Ali Jamal, Forbes, 9 June 2022 It’s once again that time of year where thousands of prospective sorority girls take to TikTok to become momentary viral sensations as part of Bama Rush Tok. Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2022 Because a single election can be undermined or delegitimized, or can be shaped by momentary political conditions that do not truly reflect the will of the people. Alberto C. Medina, The New Republic, 20 July 2022 Then came a momentary reprieve for the Mets during the game through Max Scherzer, their ageless wonder with the slew of pitches. Terence Moore, Forbes, 12 July 2022 During a momentary lull in patient traffic, Sheila sank back against a cabinet to rest. Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 25 June 2022 Seeing police show up was a momentary relief before the unthinkable. Eve Sampson, Detroit Free Press, 16 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

momentary

adjective

mo·​men·​tary ˈmō-mən-ˌter-ē How to pronounce momentary (audio)
: lasting only a very brief time
The loud noise gave us a momentary fright.

momentariness

noun

as in impermanence
the state or quality of lasting only for a short time the momentariness of the pain from the needle prick hardly compares to the lasting good feelings that a blood donor experiences

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • impermanence
  • temporariness
  • transitoriness
  • fleetingness
  • transience
  • transiency
  • impermanency
  • ephemerality
  • shortness
  • evanescence
  • fugitiveness
  • brevity

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • permanence
  • continuation
  • endurance
  • continuance
  • permanency
  • longevity
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