mo|men|tar|y

mo|men|tar|y
mo|men|tar|y «MOH muhn TEHR ee», adjective.
1. lasting only a moment; fleeting: »

momentary hesitation.

SYNONYM(S): transitory, temporary.
2. occurring or present every moment: »

momentary interruptions.

3. occurring any moment: »

to live in fear of momentary exposure.

4. Archaic. (of living beings) ephemeral.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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