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MOMENTANEOUS

• MOMENTANEOUS (adjective)
The adjective MOMENTANEOUS has 1 sense:

1. lasting for a markedly brief time

Familiarity information: MOMENTANEOUS used as an adjective is very rare.

• MOMENTANEOUS (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Lasting for a markedly brief time

Synonyms:

fleeting; fugitive; momentaneous; momentary

Context examples:

a fleeting glance / fugitive hours / rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass / a momentary glimpse

Similar:

short (primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration)

"Clothes don't make the man."
(English proverb)
"A good friend is recognized in times of trouble"
(Bulgarian proverb)
"The arrogant army will lose the battle for sure."
(Chinese proverb)
"A fine rain still soaks you to the bone, but no one takes it seriously."
(Corsican proverb)

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