instantaneous
[ɪnstənˈteɪni.əs]
An instantaneous event or action happens at exactly one moment without any delay.
When we say something is instantaneous, we mean that it happens very quickly, often in a split second. For example, an instantaneous photo is taken with no lag time between pressing the button and capturing the image. In science, instantaneous speed refers to how fast something moves at a single point in time, rather than over a longer period. The word can also be used in phrases like "an instantaneous connection" or "instantaneous communication", meaning that it's made quickly and without delay.
How common is "instantaneous"?
Word instantaneous is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
adjective
Occurring, arising, or functioning without any delay; happening within an imperceptibly brief period of time.
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Real examples of "instantaneous" in context
