instantaneous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ɪnstənˈteɪni.əs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-instantaneous.wav

Word forms

instantaneous

Etymology

From New Latin īnstāntāneus, from Latin īnstantem.

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