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.

instantaneous Sentence Examples

  1. The instantaneous speed of the rollercoaster was a staggering 100 miles per hour.
  2. The instantaneous decision to jump into the lake proved to be unwise.
  3. The instantaneous flash of lightning illuminated the night sky for a split second.
  4. The victim experienced instantaneous pain when the knife pierced their skin.
  5. The instantaneous reaction of the crowd to the news sent shockwaves through the city.
  6. The doctor administered instantaneous first aid to stabilize the patient before surgery.
  7. The instantaneous applause erupted as the curtain fell after the breathtaking performance.
  8. The instantaneous arrival of reinforcements turned the tide of the battle in our favor.
  9. The instantaneous power outage plunged the entire city into darkness.
  10. The instantaneous gratification of online shopping often comes at a cost.

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.

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

prolonged,slow, slow, prolonged, sluggish, sluggish, delayed, dilatory, deferred, deferred

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.