CEFR C2

nonmomentary

adjective

Meaning

Lasting for a duration of time, not instantaneous or fleeting. This term is often used in technical or scientific contexts to describe a phenomenon or process that extends over a period of time, rather than occurring at a single point in time.

Examples

The nonmomentary effects of the medication were observed over several weeks.
The researcher studied the nonmomentary changes in the ecosystem.

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nonmomentary (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌnɒnməˈmɛnɪtəri/

Definition

Examples

The nonmomentary effects of the medication were observed over several weeks.
The researcher studied the nonmomentary changes in the ecosystem.

How to Use nonmomentary

nonmomentary effect (noun phrase): a lasting impact or influence — "The nonmomentary effect of the new policy was observed over several months."
nonmomentary process (noun phrase): a process that extends over a period of time — "The nonmomentary process of data analysis allowed for more accurate results."

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