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Antonyms for instantaneous

Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-stuhn-tey-nee-uhs
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn stənˈteɪ ni əs

Definition of instantaneous

Origin :
  • 1640s (implied in instantaneously), formed in English from Medieval Latin *instantaneus, from instantem (see instant (n.)) on model of spontaneous. Related: Instantaneousness.
  • adj immediate
Example sentences :
  • No tumult followed this wide and instantaneous emancipation.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VII (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
  • This brought the doctor's glance to his face, and the result was instantaneous.
  • Extract from : « The Slave Of The Lamp » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • One that was instantaneous in its effect; of which he wanted very little.
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • The effect of this challenge was instantaneous and almost ludicrous.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • The love of honour turns to love of money; the conversion is instantaneous.
  • Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato
  • The effect of this announcement was instantaneous and electric.
  • Extract from : « Cap'n Warren's Wards » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • The chemical changes described in (a), (b), and (c) are not instantaneous.
  • Extract from : « The Automobile Storage Battery » by O. A. Witte
  • This according and instantaneous grimace Lydia found engaging.
  • Extract from : « The Prisoner » by Alice Brown
  • To make this change more effective, too, it is instantaneous.
  • Extract from : « Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. » by Charles James Lever
  • When the doctor entered the room he saw how it was with instantaneous insight.
  • Extract from : « The Doctor's Family » by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant

Synonyms for instantaneous

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