Definitions for momentarily
ˌmoʊ mənˈtɛər ə li, ˈmoʊ mənˌtɛr-mo·men·tar·i·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. momentarily, momentlyadverb

   for an instant or moment

   "we paused momentarily before proceeding"; "a cardinal perched momently on the dogwood branch"

2. momentarily, momentlyadverb

   at any moment

   "she will be with you momently"

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1. Momentarilyadverb

   In a moment; in the immediate future.

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. momentarilyadverb

   In a momentary manner; for a moment or instant.

2. momentarilyadverb

   In a moment or very soon; at any moment.

3. momentarilyadverb

   Progressively; moment-by-moment.

4. Etymology: From momentary + -ly.

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1. momentarily

   Momentarily is an adverb that generally means for a very short time or very soon. It can refer to something happening in the immediate future or an action or state that lasts for only a brief period.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Momentarilyadverb

   every moment; from moment to moment

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1. momentarily

   for a moment, for a very short time

   The teacher paused momentarily before starting the new lesson.

   
   

   Submitted by anonymous on April 17, 2019  

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of momentarily in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of momentarily in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of momentarily in a Sentence

1. The Geneva researchers:

   The Geneva team has decided to allow time to understand what is happening. This precaution of momentarily suspending the trial is habitual and classic in all clinical trials.

2. Brian Nunamaker:

   As a parent, you feel extremely helpless to be unable to assist the most important person in the world during such a time of emergency, worst case scenarios run through your head while you are hoping for the best. The eternity of waiting for help to arrive was surprisingly non-existent in this situation. I was surprised at how quickly help had arrived in the form of a fire truck. When the firefighters arrived on the scene, Nunamaker’s daughter was limp but she was still breathing and had a pulse. His daughter arrived at the hospital and started to have another seizure, but it stopped momentarily. Nunamaker said his daughter was later transferred to VCU and was later discharged. Nunamaker told Fox 5 DC he was hoping to put the ordeal behind him, but couldn’t when he heard the news of Kelley and Bloom’s suspension. My wife and I feel terrible for the fallout that has happened to these two gentlemen, Nunamaker said in a statement to Fox 5 DC. They simply had the best interests for our daughter's care in mind.

3. Daniel Reyes:

   Based on what I saw outside, I thought I would be doing them more good if I let them return to their homes, the help they are getting now is only momentarily.

4. Sren Aaby Kierkegaard:

   To dare is to lose one's footing momentarily. To not dare is to lose oneself.

5. Carlos Castaneda:

   Human beings are on a journey of awareness, which has been momentarily interrupted by extraneous forces.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=momentarily
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=momentarily
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Momentarily
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/momentarily