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moment definition

mo·ment (mō′mənt)

noun

  1. an indefinitely brief period of time; instant
  2. a definite point in time or in a series of events
  3. a brief time of being important or outstanding
  4. importance; consequence news of great moment
  5. Mech. the product of some physical quantity and its distance from the origin of coordinates or an axis, as a torque
  6. Philos. any constituent element of a complex entity or process

Etymology: ME < L momentum, movement, impulse, brief space of time, importance < *movimentum < movere, to move

moment Idioms

the moment

the present or the immediate future

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moment Synonyms

moment

n.

  1. A brief time

    minute, instant, millisecond, trice, second, bit, while, flash, twinkling, jiff*, jiffy*, three winks*; see also time 2.

  2. Importance

    significance, note, consequence; see importance 2. See syn. study at importance.


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moment Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • capture: A full days coverage from preparation to fireworks captures every key moment in a modern unique style.

Adjective modifier

  • memorable: Q: What's been your most memorable moment on Mammals?

Modifies a noun

  • coefficient: Statistical analysis: Relationships between continuous variables were examined with Pearson product moment correlation coefficients.

Noun used with modifier

  • on-air: Any time I do a live OB and get through it without a fluff What is your Worst on-air moment?

Possessives

  • hesitation: Went inside to still being practiced moment's hesitation she is offering an.

Preposition: of

  • inertia: Let I be the moment of inertia of the given solid about the z -axis.
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moment quotes

  The world's best moment is a calm hour passed In listening to a friend who can talk well.

-Abu'l-'Ala¤   Al-Ma'arri

Consider every moment past A thread from life's frayed mantle cast.

-Abu'l-'Ala¤   Al-Ma'arri

Bien choisir son moment et se taire, serait-ce le seul moyen d'avoir e"  tre et habitat? To carefully choose one'smoment and keep quiet, isthis the only way one can be and live?

-Beckett, Samuel

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