instantaneous
gb/ˌɪnstəntˈæniəs/ us/ˌɪnstəntˈæniəs/
C1
Inglés
azonnali, pillanatszerű, pillanatnyi
C1
1
azonnali
B1
Patrón de uso:
instantaneous [reply/response/decision/effect]
We got an instantaneous reply to our email.
Az e-mailünkre szinte azonnal választ kaptunk.
The new software provides instantaneous feedback as you type.
Az új szoftver gépelés közben azonnali visszajelzést ad.
There was an instantaneous silence after his comment.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Her answer was instantaneous.
A válasza azonnali volt.
The medicine had an instantaneous effect.
A gyógyszernek azonnali hatása volt.
Error frecuente:
Do not confuse with instant (a noun/adjective meaning ‘very quick’); instantaneous is mainly an adjective and sounds more formal.
Significado
happening immediately, without delay
Colocaciones
instantaneous response
|instantaneous reply
|instantaneous feedback
|instantaneous decision
|instantaneous effect
|instantaneous results
|instantaneous communication
|instantaneous access
|instantaneous transmission
|instantaneous approval
Sinónimos
immediate (More common and less formal.)
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instant (More informal; often used before nouns (e.g., instant answer).)
Antónimos
delayed (Happening later than expected or needed.)
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gradual (Happening slowly over time rather than right away.)
Temas
time
|communication
|daily_life
Definición
happening right away
Happening or produced immediately, with no noticeable delay after a cause or request.
C1
2
azonnali
B1
Patrón de uso:
instantaneous [change/movement/shift/transition]
The power cut caused an instantaneous shutdown of the machines.
Az áramszünet a gépek azonnali leállását okozta.
His expression changed in an almost instantaneous way.
Az arckifejezése szinte egy pillanat alatt megváltozott.
The car came to an instantaneous stop.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The change was instantaneous.
A változás egy pillanat alatt ment végbe.
The light was instantaneous.
A fény csak egy pillanatra villant fel.
Error frecuente:
Instantaneous does not mean ‘temporary’; it means ‘very fast’ or ‘at once’.
Significado
lasting only a very short time
Colocaciones
instantaneous change
|instantaneous movement
|instantaneous shift
|instantaneous transition
|instantaneous stop
|instantaneous acceleration
|instantaneous collapse
|instantaneous transformation
|instantaneous flash
|instantaneous burst
Sinónimos
momentary (Emphasizes very short duration, not necessarily cause-and-effect immediacy.)
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rapid (Can be fast but not necessarily ‘in an instant’.)
Antónimos
slow (Taking a long time.)
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prolonged (Continuing for a long time.)
Temas
time
|science
|daily_life
Definición
very fast; happening in a moment
So fast or brief that it seems to happen in a single moment.
C2
TECHNICAL
3
pillanatnyi
B2
Patrón de uso:
instantaneous [speed/velocity/rate/current]
The graph shows the instantaneous rate of change at each point.
A grafikon minden pontban a pillanatnyi változási sebességet mutatja.
Instantaneous power varies throughout the cycle.
A pillanatnyi teljesítmény a ciklus során változik.
The sensor records instantaneous voltage and current.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Instantaneous speed is the speed at one moment.
A pillanatnyi sebesség az egy adott pillanatban mért sebesség.
Error frecuente:
In technical contexts, instantaneous does not mean ‘very fast’; it means ‘at that exact moment’.
Significado
at a specific moment in time
Colocaciones
instantaneous speed
|instantaneous velocity
|instantaneous rate
|instantaneous acceleration
|instantaneous frequency
|instantaneous power
|instantaneous current
|instantaneous value
|instantaneous measurement
|instantaneous reading
Sinónimos
point-in-time (Explains the idea; not a common single-word synonym.)
Antónimos
average (Calculated over a period of time rather than at a single moment.)
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cumulative (Built up over time.)
Temas
science
|math
|technology
Definición
measured at one exact time
In science and mathematics, measured or considered at one particular moment rather than over a period of time.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
instantaneous
AFI
GB/ˌɪnstəntˈæniəs/
US/ˌɪnstəntˈæniəs/
Sílabas y acento
in - stant - an - eous (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (an)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: instantaneous
Familia de palabras
Core family
Expresiones
instantaneous combustion
1/ˌɪnstəntˈæniəs kəmbˈʌst͡ʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
rapid burning that starts suddenly
sudden burning that starts quickly
Ejemplos
- The report discussed the risk of instantaneous combustion in dust-filled rooms.
- Some fine powders can ignite through friction and lead to instantaneous combustion.
instantaneous rate of change
1/ˌɪnstəntˈæniəs ɹˈeɪt əv t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
technical
change at one exact moment
how fast something changes at one moment
Ejemplos
- The instantaneous rate of change is the slope of the tangent line to the curve.
- We computed the instantaneous rate of change at t = 2 seconds.
instantaneous velocity
1/ˌɪnstəntˈæniəs vəlˈɑsəti/
fixed phrase
technical
speed at an exact moment
the speed and direction at one moment
Ejemplos
- In calculus, you can find instantaneous velocity by taking the derivative of position.
- The instrument estimates instantaneous velocity from successive position readings.