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momentary

/ˈməʊmənt(ə)ɹi/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Lasting for a very short time; fleeting; transient.

  • adjective

    Occurring at a particular moment or point in time; instantaneous.


Rhymes
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kneady , weedy , reedy , deady , speedy
Homophones
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  1. momentum (en) : the impetus or momentum gained by a moving body


Variants
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momentariness , momentarinesses , momentary
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'momentum' meaning 'a motion' or 'a moment'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'momentary' is derived from the Latin word 'momentum', which means 'a moment' or 'a motion'.

  2. The word 'momentary' is often used to describe fleeting emotions or experiences.

  3. In physics, the term 'momentum' refers to the product of an object's mass and its velocity.


Related Concepts
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  1. instant: Refers to a very short period of time, similar in meaning to momentary.

  2. transient: Lasting for a very short time; fleeting; momentary.


Culture
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In literature, the word 'momentary' is often used to describe fleeting emotions or experiences. In art, it can refer to a painting or sculpture that captures a single moment in time. In music, it can refer to a brief, intense musical passage.

How to Memorize "momentary"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a firework exploding in mid-air. The bright light and loud noise are momentary, lasting only a few seconds before disappearing.

  2. associate

    - Think of the word 'moment' when remembering the meaning of momentary.

  3. mnemonics

    - Mnemonic: M- Moment, O- Occurs, M- Momentarily.


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