momentary Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite lasting for a markedly brief time
    momentaneous; fleeting; fugitive.
    • a fleeting glance
    • fugitive hours
    • rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass
    • a momentary glimpse

WordNet

Mo"men*ta*ry adjective
Etymology
L. momentarius. See Moment.
Definitions
  1. Done in a moment; continuing only a moment; lasting a very short time; as, a momentary pang.
    This momentary joy breeds months of pain. Shak.

Webster 1913