instantaneous

Definitions

Built on instant (in- 'upon' + stant 'standing,' from stāre) — an instant is a moment 'standing upon' you, present right now. Instantaneous means happening in that single standing moment: no delay at all.

Common Collocations

• 1.instantaneous reaction瞬间反应
• 2.instantaneous response即时响应
• 3.almost instantaneous几乎是瞬间的

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The app gives you almost instantaneous translation.

• 2.

  His reaction was instantaneous — he caught the falling glass.

• 3.

  Death was instantaneous, the doctor said.