(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:15:45

Mo"men*ta*ry (?), a. [L. momentarius. See Moment.]

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.

 

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