momentary
Translation
momentary, brief
Examples
There was a momentary pause in the conversation.
There was a momentary pause in the conversation.
He felt a momentary sense of panic.
He felt a momentary sense of panic.
Grammar Patterns
a momentary ((noun)) a momentary (noun) It was a momentary lapse in concentration.
Similar Words
Synonyms: brief, fleeting, temporary; Antonyms: permanent, lasting
Etymology
From the noun 'moment' + the adjective-forming suffix '-ary'. It literally means 'lasting for a moment'.
Memory Tips
If something only lasts for a 'moment', it is 'momentary'.