instantaneous

Meaning

Occurring, arising, or functioning without any delay; happening within an imperceptibly brief period of time.

Synonyms

immediate

prompt

instant

momentary

sudden

acute

quick

abrupt

direct

in a flash

independent

impulsive

imminent

outright

precipitous

fulminant

for a moment

arise

summary

transient

unscheduled

urgent

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Translations

instantáneo

instantané

istantaneo

augenblicklich

ακαριαίος

instantâneo

instantani

στιγμιαίος

sofort

sofortig

momentan

soudain

improvviso

instantan

ταυτόχρονος

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɪnstənˈteɪni.əs/

Etymology

From New Latin īnstāntāneus, from Latin īnstantem.