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Meaning of momentarily
The primary meaning of the word "momentarily" is lasting or done for a very short time.
Etymology of momentarily
The word "momentarily" has its roots in the Latin word "momentum," meaning movement or instant, which is derived from "movere," meaning to move
The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that is fleeting or temporary
Synonyms
temporarily
briefly
transiently
fleetingly
shortly
soon
presently
instantly
immediately
abruptly
suddenly
quickly
hastily
promptly
cursorily
superficially
shallowly
lightly
sketchily
hastily
summarily
rapidly
speedily
swiftly
briefly
transitorily
ephemerally
fugaciously
momentarily
temporarily
intermittently
sporadically
occasionally
periodically
recurrently
frequently
instantly
promptly
straightaway
forthwith
directly
at once
simultaneously
concurrently
instantly
in a flash
in an instant
in no time
in a twinkling
in the blink of an eye
Definitions
- Lasting or done for a very short time
- Happening or done at any moment
Usage Examples
- The power will be off momentarily while we perform maintenance
- I will be with you momentarily, please hold the line
- The plane will be landing momentarily, please fasten your seatbelts
Antonyms
permanently
constantly
continually
continuously
endlessly
eternally
forever
invariably
lastingly
persistently
perpetually
steadily
always
forever
habitually
invariably
normally
ordinarily
usually
customarily
traditionally
typically
uniformly
consistently
regularly
routinely
steadily
unwaveringly
unchangingly
unrelentingly
inexorably