Definitions for momentary
ˈmoʊ mənˌtɛr imo·men·ta·ry

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. fleeting, fugitive, momentaneous, momentaryadjective

   lasting for a markedly brief time

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. momentaryadjective

   lasting for only a moment

2. momentaryadjective

   happening at every moment; perpetual

3. momentaryadjective

   ephemeral or relatively short-lived

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Momentaryadjective

   Lasting for a moment; done in a moment.

   Etymology: from moment.

   Momentary as a sound,
   Swift as a shadow, short as any dream. William Shakespeare.

   Scarce could the shady king
   The horrid sum of his intentions tell,
   But she, swift as the momentany wing
   Of light’ning, or the words he spoke, left hell. Richard Crashaw.

   Swift as thought the flitting shade
   Through air his momentary journey made. Dryden.

   Onions, garlick, pepper, salt and vinegar, taken in great quantities, excite a momentary heat and fever. Arbuthnot.

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1. momentary

   Momentary refers to something that lasts for a very brief period of time; something fleeting or temporary.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Momentaryadjective

   done in a moment; continuing only a moment; lasting a very short time; as, a momentary pang

2. Etymology: [L. momentarius. See Moment.]

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1. manometry

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of momentary in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of momentary in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of momentary in a Sentence

1. Walter ReedTrump physician:

   What he meant was that 24 hours ago when he and I were checking on The President, that there was that momentary episode of a high fever and that temporary drop in the saturation, which prompted us to act expediently to move him up here.

2. Janvier Chouteu-Chando:

   Where else can we find happiness for a day other than from something that can offer momentary relief, something like the booze?”

3. John W. Gardner:

   Self-pity is easily the most destructive of the nonpharmaceutical narcotics it is addictive, gives momentary pleasure and separates the victim from reality.

4. Ann Gray:

   Ponder the capriciousness of human nature, which allows momentary appetites and fleeting attitudes to set the courses for entire lives and future responsibilities.

5. Roger Stone:

   It was an egregious mistake. I obviously wish I could do it over again, but I cannot, i recognize I let the court down, I let you down, I let myself down. ... It was a momentary lapse in judgment.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=momentary
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Momentary
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=momentary
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/momentary