Momentary

Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊmənˌtɛriː/

Momentary (adj)

  1. Lasting for a very short time; happening briefly and then stopping.
  2. Felt for a short moment, then gone; not continuing for long.
  3. Temporary and not expected to continue; lasting only for a short period.

Momentary (adjective)

Examples

  • The train stopped for a momentary delay.
  • She heard a momentary noise in the hallway.