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momentaneous

mo·men·ta·neous

uncommon archaic

adjective

1.

lasting for a markedly brief time

  • “a fleeting glance”
  • “fugitive hours”
  • “rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass”
  • “a momentary glimpse”
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Origin

From Latin mōmentāneus. Compare French momentané. Doublet of momentane.

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