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mo·ment (mō′mənt)
noun
- an indefinitely brief period of time; instant
- a definite point in time or in a series of events
- a brief time of being important or outstanding
- importance; consequence news of great moment
- Mech. the product of some physical quantity and its distance from the origin of coordinates or an axis, as a torque
- 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
the moment
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Alternate definitions:
moment
n.
A brief time
minute, instant, millisecond, trice, second, bit, while, flash, twinkling, jiff*, jiffy*, three winks*; see also time 2.Importance
significance, note, consequence; see importance 2. See syn. study at importance.
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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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The world's best moment is a calm hour passed In listening to a friend who can talk well.
Consider every moment past A thread from life's frayed mantle cast.
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?
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