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Word: Instantaneous
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 17th century: from medieval Latin instantaneus, from Latin instant- ‘being at hand’ (from the verb instare), on the pattern of ecclesiastical Latin momentaneus
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌɪnst(ə)nˈteɪnɪəs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
occurring or done instantly
Short Definition:occurring or done instantly
Examples:- modern methods of instantaneous communication
- her reaction was almost instantaneous
Definition:
existing or measured at a particular instant
Short Definition:existing or measured at particular instant
Examples:- measurement of the instantaneous velocity
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