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momentaneous

/ˌmoʊ.mənˈteɪ.ni.əs/

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adjective

/ˌmoʊ.mənˈteɪ.ni.əs/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее длящийся только мгновение; очень краткий или мимолётный.

An obsolete adjective meaning lasting only for a moment; very brief or fleeting.

  1. Very briefC1formal

    Lasting for an extremely short time; nearly instantaneous.

    ruМгновенный

    • The momentaneous flash of lightning illuminated the sky.
    • His momentaneous hesitation cost him the race.
    • They captured a momentaneous glimpse of the rare bird.

    Synonymsbriefephemeralfleetinginstantaneousmomentarypassingshort-livedtransienttransitory

    Antonymsenduringeternallastingpermanentprotracted

Forms
  • more momentaneous comparative form
  • most momentaneous superlative form