🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

순간적인

Pronunciation / Transliteration: sunganjeogin

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Momentary/ˈmoʊ.mənˌtɛr.i/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그는 오래된 친구를 보았을 때 순간적인 기쁨을 느꼈다."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Lasting for a very short time; fleeting.

    "The momentary pause in the conversation allowed everyone to gather their thoughts."
  2. 2

    Occurring or existing for a brief period.

    "She experienced a momentary feeling of joy when she saw her old friend."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'momentary' originates from the Latin 'momentarius', which means 'of a moment'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting the transient nature of time and experiences.

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