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(mō′mən ter′ē)

adjective

lasting for only a moment; passing; transitory
recurring every moment; constant
likely to occur at any moment

Origin: L momentarius

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momentariness noun

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adjective

Lasting for only a moment.
Occurring or present at every moment: in momentary fear of being exposed.
Short-lived or ephemeral, as a life.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English momentare

Origin: , from Latin mōmentārius

Origin: , from mōmentum, moment; see moment

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Related Forms:

moˈmen·tarˌi·ness noun

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