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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   In Finnish and Navajo, a verb aspect indicating that an occurrence is sudden and short-lived. uncountable

Adjective

1. 1
   Momentary. obsolete

   "The momentane afflictions of this lyfe are not woꝛthy of the gloꝛy that ſhall be ſhewed vpon vs."

Synonyms

All synonyms

semelfactivesemelfactivesemelfactive aspectsemelfactive aspect

Example

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"The momentane afflictions of this lyfe are not woꝛthy of the gloꝛy that ſhall be ſhewed vpon vs."

Etymology

From Latin momentaneus. Doublet of momentaneous.

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