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instantaneous

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs/

instantaneous means: Happening immediately or in such a short time that no delay can be noticed.

adjective

WITHOUT DELAYC1

Happening immediately or in such a short time that no delay can be noticed.

  • The effect was instantaneous.
  • The system provides an almost instantaneous response.
  • His death was instantaneous, according to the doctor.

Similar words: instant, immediate

Opposites: delayed, gradual

Common phrases: instantaneous response, instantaneous change, instantaneous effect

Questions about instantaneous

What does instantaneous mean?

Happening immediately or in such a short time that no delay can be noticed.

What is instantaneous in other languages?

Türkçe: anlık · Español: instantáneo · Français: instantané · Deutsch: augenblicklich · Italiano: istantaneo · 日本語: 瞬時の

How do you pronounce instantaneous?

It is pronounced /ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs/.

How do you use instantaneous in a sentence?

The effect was instantaneous. The system provides an almost instantaneous response.

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