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Done in a moment; continuing only a moment; lasting a very short time; as, a momentary pang.

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  1. a. Done in a moment; continuing only a moment; lasting a very short time; as, a momentary pang.
  2. adj. lasting for a markedly brief time
  3. 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.
  4. Done in a moment; continuing only a moment; lasting a veryshort time; as, a momentary pang.This momentary joy breeds months of pain. Shak.
  5. j:100 s lasting for a markedly brief time