momentary
Translation
lasting for a very short time, brief
Examples
There was a momentary pause in the conversation.
There was a momentary pause in the conversation.
He felt a momentary pang of regret.
He felt a momentary pang of regret.
Grammar Patterns
a momentary ((noun)) a brief (noun) There was a momentary silence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: brief, fleeting, transient; Antonyms: permanent, lasting, eternal
Etymology
From 'moment' + '-ary' (adjective-forming suffix). It literally means 'relating to a moment.'
Memory Tips
It describes something that lasts for only a 'moment'.