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What is the difference between momentary and momentarily?
“Momentarily” has its roots in the word “momentary”—as in the Pink Floyd song “A Momentary Lapse of Reason”—and it traditionally means “for a moment.” But, it’s more common these days to hear people use “momentarily” when they mean “in a moment.” The Oxford English Dictionary says this is mainly an American problem.
When to use the word momentarily?
momentarily
- 1 : for a moment.
- 2 archaic : instantly.
- 3 : at any moment : in a moment.
Will be back momentarily?
“Momentarily” used to mean “for a moment” only, and not “in a moment”. Thus, newscasters could be divided into two clear groups: those who would say “we’ll be back momentarily,” and those who would not.
What does momentary mean?
Definition of momentary 1a : continuing only a moment : fleeting. b : having a very brief life. 2 : operative or recurring at every moment.
What is the opposite of momentarily?
Opposite of for a very short time. eventually. later. lengthily. permanently.
What is momentary system?
In simple terms, a maintained switch changes position when actuated, and stays in that position until actuated again – examples would be a lightswitch or the power button on my 1980’s stereo system. A momentary switch is actuated only when someone is pressing it – like a doorbell.
How can you tell if a switch is momentary?
Who controls the monetary system?
Central banks work hard to ensure that a nation’s economy remains healthy. One way central banks accomplish this aim is by controlling the amount of money circulating in the economy.
A push switch (button) is a momentary or non-latching switch which causes a temporary change in the state of an electrical circuit only while the switch is physically actuated. When the button is released, the circuit is broken. This type of switch is also known as a Normally Open (NO) Switch.