Momentary
(adjective)
- Lasting for a very short time; fleeting.
- Occurring or done quickly and suddenly.
Origin:
Late latin momentarius, from latin momentum movement, moment.
Examples:
- The power went out for a momentary interruption.
- He had a momentary lapse of concentration and made a mistake.
- She had a momentary feeling of dizziness.
- He had a momentary panic attack.
- The storm caused a momentary disruption in the game.