instantaneous

One entry found for instantaneous.

Main Entry: in·stan·ta·neous
Pronunciation: "in(t)-st&n-'tA-nE-&s, -ny&s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin instantaneus, from instant-, instans, noun
1 : done, occurring, or acting without any perceptible duration of time <death was instantaneous>
2 : done without any delay being purposely introduced <took instantaneous action to correct the abuse>
3 : occurring or present at a particular instant <instantaneous velocity>
- in·stan·ta·ne·ity /"in-"stan-t&-'nE-&-tE, "in(t)-st&n-t&-'nE-/ noun
- in·stan·ta·neous·ly /"in(t)-st&n-'tA-nE-&s-lE, -ny&s-lE/ adverb
- in·stan·ta·neous·ness noun