momentary — lasting for a very short time; brief
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lasting for a very short time; brief
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmoʊmənteri/
Example Sentences
- The power outage was momentary, but it deleted my entire essay.
- His momentary fame lasted exactly 15 seconds on social media.
- There was a momentary pause as everyone realized they forgot the birthday cake.
momentary
ADJECTIVE[/ˈmoʊmənteri/]
lasting for a very short time; brief
lasting for a very short time; brief
Momentary magic fades, but legends remain legendary!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin momentarius, a combination of momentum (a moment, instant) and the adjectival suffix -arius. The term originally meant 'lasting only a moment' or 'transitory' in Latin, later adapted into Middle English and Modern English to describe something of brief duration.
Breakdown
moment- (from Latin momentum, meaning a moment or instant) + -ary (adjectival suffix meaning 'of or relating to'), creating the sense of 'relating to or lasting a moment'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The power outage was momentary, but it deleted my entire essay.”
“His momentary fame lasted exactly 15 seconds on social media.”
“There was a momentary pause as everyone realized they forgot the birthday cake.”
“The momentary distraction caused him to miss his bus stop.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.