instantaneous
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ɪnstənˈteɪni.əs/
adj
Etymology: From New Latin īnstāntāneus, from Latin īnstantem.
- Occurring, arising, or functioning without any delay; happening within an imperceptibly brief period of time.
“This instantaneous motion is supposed by you, to be infinitely swift.”
“However, no lovers in romance ever cemented a more inſtantaneous friendſhip.”