Definition of MOMENTARY

momentary

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • lasting for a markedly brief time
    • "a momentary glimpse"

Adj

  • Lasting for only a moment.
  • Happening at every moment; perpetual.
  • Ephemeral or relatively short-lived.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English momentare, from Late Latin mōmentārius (“of brief duration”), from mōmentum (“a short time, an instant”). By surface analysis, moment + -ary.

Scrabble Score: 16

momentary is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
momentary is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
momentary is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

momentary is a valid Words With Friends word