adj
momentary
MOH-muhnt-ree
adj
1
Lasting only a very brief time.
"He felt a momentary flash of doubt before signing."
"There was a momentary silence after the announcement."
How to Use Momentary
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that happens for just a moment and then passes.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
momentary lapse
momentary silence
momentary hesitation
Word Forms
more momentary comparative, most momentary superlative
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Etymology
From Late Latin mōmentārius, "of brief duration," built on mōmentum, "a short time, an instant."