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momentary

Main Entry:: mo·men·tary
Pronunciation:: \ˈmō-mən-ˌter-ē\
Function:: adjective
Date:: 15th century

1 a: continuing only a moment : fleeting b: having a very brief life2: operative or recurring at every moment

synonyms see transient

— mo·men·tar·i·ness noun

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