instantaneous

  • 11instantaneous — /ɪnstənˈteɪniəs / (say instuhn tayneeuhs) adjective 1. occurring, done, or completed in an instant: an instantaneous explosion. 2. existing at or relating to a particular instant: the instantaneous position of something. {Medieval Latin… …

  • 12instantaneous — adjective Occurring, arising, or functioning without any delay; happening within an imperceptibly brief period of time. This instantaneous motion is supposed by you, to be infinitely swift. Syn: instant …

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  • 13instantaneous — adj. VERBS ▪ be ▪ Her death was almost instantaneous. ADVERB ▪ almost, nearly, virtually …

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  • 14instantaneous — in|stan|ta|ne|ous [ˌınstənˈteıniəs] adj happening immediately ▪ modern methods of instantaneous communication >instantaneously adv …

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  • 15instantaneous — in|stan|ta|ne|ous [ ,ınstən teıniəs ] adjective immediate: INSTANT: Recently developed medical tests can give instantaneous results. ╾ in|stan|ta|ne|ous|ly adverb …

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  • 16instantaneous — adjective happening immediately: The computer gives an instantaneous response. instantaneously adverb instantaneousness noun (U) …

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  • 17instantaneous — adjective it doesn t have the instantaneous delivery aspect of the Internet but you ll get much higher resolution Syn: immediate, instant, on the spot, prompt, swift, speedy, rapid, quick, express, expedutious, lightning; sudden, hurried,… …

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  • 18instantaneous — UK [ˌɪnstənˈteɪnɪəs] / US adjective immediate Recently developed medical tests can give instantaneous results. Derived word: instantaneously adverb …

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  • 19instantaneous — in•stan•ta•ne•ous [[t]ˌɪn stənˈteɪ ni əs[/t]] adj. 1) occurring, done, or completed in an instant; immediate: an instantaneous response[/ex] 2) existing at or pertaining to a particular instant • Etymology: 1645–55; < ML instantāneus. See… …

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  • 20instantaneous — Done or occurring in an instant, or without any perceptible duration of time; as the passage of electricity appears to be instantaneous. Not synonymous with immediate. Sawyers v Perry, 88 Me 42, 48 …

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