instantaneous (Meaning)

Wordnet

instantaneous (s)

occurring with no delay

Webster

instantaneous (a.)

Done or occurring in an instant, or without any perceptible duration of time; as, the passage of electricity appears to be instantaneous.

At or during a given instant; as, instantaneous acceleration, velocity, etc.

FAQs About the word instantaneous

occurring with no delayDone or occurring in an instant, or without any perceptible duration of time; as, the passage of electricity appears to be instantaneous.

instant,immediate, split-second,rapid, prompt, summary, fast,swift, speedy, straightaway

prolonged, sluggish, sluggish,slow, prolonged, slow, tardy, delayed, delayed, protracted

The instantaneous speed of the rollercoaster was a staggering 100 miles per hour.

The instantaneous decision to jump into the lake proved to be unwise.

The instantaneous flash of lightning illuminated the night sky for a split second.

The victim experienced instantaneous pain when the knife pierced their skin.