momentary

a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.

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momentary (ˈməʊməntərɪ, -trɪ)

—*adj*
	lasting for only a moment; temporary

'momentariness

—n

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momentary

1520s, from moment + -ary. Related: Momentarily.

Example sentences

The degree of panic, however momentary, however fleeting is chilling.

There's too much baggage to that remark to dismiss as a momentary stupid slip

of the tongue.

Human errors are often put down to a momentary loss of concentration.

It makes for a hip, sometimes funny and occasionally poignant view of kids

under momentary stress.

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