momentary
pronunciation
How to pronounce momentary in British English:
UK [ˈməʊməntri]
How to pronounce momentary in American English:
US [ˈmoʊmənteri]
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- Adjective:
- lasting for a markedly brief time
Word Origin
- momentary (adj.)
- "lasting a moment," mid-15c., from Latin momentarius "of brief duration," from momentum (see moment).
Antonym
Example
- 1. Human errors are often put down to a momentary loss of concentration .
- 2. The refusal of murdoch and his executives to apologize or engage earlier in a complete and open investigation was not a momentary tactical mistake .
- 3. Surely , she must have had a momentary misgiving ?
- 4. You care about making your relationship work so I expect you 'll swallow your momentary pride and say thank you .
- 5. But if it is fair to call that a momentary mis-step , it was soon put right .