Definition of instant
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: an infinitesimal space of time
especially
: a point in time separating two states
at the instant of death
2
: the present or current month
instant
adjectiveDefinition of instant (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: produced or occurring with or as if with extreme rapidity and ease
3a(1)
: premixed or precooked for easy final preparation
instant pudding
(2)
: appearing in or as if in ready-to-use form
instant poetry
b
: immediately soluble in water
instant coffee
b
: of or occurring in the present month
—abbreviation inst
5
: importunate, urgent
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