instantaneously — in a way that happens immediately, without any delay
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that happens immediately, without any delay
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəsli/
Example Sentences
- As soon as I opened the fridge, my cat appeared instantaneously, as if teleported.
- The court's ruling took effect instantaneously, changing the legal landscape overnight.
- When the teacher mentioned a pop quiz, the classroom fell silent instantaneously.
instantaneously
ADVERB[/ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəsli/]
in a way that happens immediately, without any delay
The lights turned on instantaneously the moment she flipped the switch.
INSTANT (moment) + ANEOUS (quality) — the magical blossom opened instantaneously, releasing a flash of golden light.
Making a spontaneous decision, the technician triggered simultaneous levers, and the capsule instantaneously jumped across space.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'instans,' meaning 'standing near' or 'approaching,' which evolved to denote temporal immediacy. The suffix '-aneous' (forming adjectives) and '-ly' (forming adverbs) were added to create 'instantaneously,' meaning 'in an immediate or momentary manner.'
Breakdown
instant- (from Latin instans, 'standing near') + -aneous (adjective-forming suffix) + -ly (adverb-forming suffix), combining to mean 'occurring in an instant or without delay.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“As soon as I opened the fridge, my cat appeared instantaneously, as if teleported.”
“The court's ruling took effect instantaneously, changing the legal landscape overnight.”
“When the teacher mentioned a pop quiz, the classroom fell silent instantaneously.”
“Modern communication systems allow information to be transmitted instantaneously across the globe.”
“He claimed he could fall asleep instantaneously, but his snoring proved him wrong within seconds.”
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