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- [in-stuh n-tey-nee-uh s]
- /ˌɪn stənˈteɪ ni əs/
- /ˌɪn.stənˈteɪ.ni.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-stuh n-tey-nee-uh s]
- /ˌɪn stənˈteɪ ni əs/
Definitions of instantaneous word
- adjective instantaneous occurring, done, or completed in an instant: an instantaneous response. 1
- adjective instantaneous existing at or pertaining to a particular instant: the instantaneous position of the rocket. 1
- noun instantaneous Occurring or done in an instant or instantly. 1
- adjective instantaneous instant, immediate 1
- adjective instantaneous Something that is instantaneous happens immediately and very quickly. 0
- adjective instantaneous occurring with almost no delay; immediate 0
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Origin of instantaneous
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word instantāneus, dating back to 1645-55. See instant, -an, -eous
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Parts of speech for Instantaneous
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instantaneous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for instantaneous
adj instantaneous
- rapid — occurring within a short time; happening speedily: rapid growth.
- spontaneous — coming or resulting from a natural impulse or tendency; without effort or premeditation; natural and unconstrained; unplanned: a spontaneous burst of applause.
- transitory — not lasting, enduring, permanent, or eternal.
- direct — to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.
- fast — moving or able to move, operate, function, or take effect quickly; quick; swift; rapid: a fast horse; a fast pain reliever; a fast thinker.
adjective instantaneous
- prompt — done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay: a prompt reply.
- sudden — happening, coming, made, or done quickly, without warning, or unexpectedly: a sudden attack.
- immediate — occurring or accomplished without delay; instant: an immediate reply.
- on the spot — Radio, Television. pertaining to the point of origin of a local broadcast. broadcast between announced programs.
Antonyms for instantaneous
adj instantaneous
- delayed — of or relating to a particle, as a neutron or alpha particle, that is emitted from an excited nucleus formed in a nuclear reaction, the emission occurring some time after the reaction is completed.
- later — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
- late — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
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