Momentary
Pronunciation : Mo"men*ta*ry
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. momentarius. See Moment.]
Definition : Defn: Done in a moment; continuing only a moment; lasting a very short time; as, a momentary pang. This momentary joy breeds months of pain. Shak.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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