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momentarily-linked

|mo-men-ta-ri-ly-linked|

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/ˌmoʊmənˈtɛrəli-lɪŋkt/

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/ˌməʊmənˈtɛrəli-lɪŋkt/

temporary connection

Etymology
Etymology Information

'momentarily-linked' originates from the English word 'momentarily,' which comes from the Latin word 'momentarius,' meaning 'lasting for a moment,' and 'linked,' from the Old English 'hlinc,' meaning 'a ridge or chain.'

Historical Evolution

'momentarily' evolved from the Latin 'momentarius' through Old French 'momentanel,' and 'linked' evolved from Old English 'hlinc' to the modern English 'link.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'momentarily' meant 'for a moment,' and 'linked' meant 'connected.' The combined term 'momentarily-linked' retains the original meanings, indicating a temporary connection.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

connected or associated for a brief period of time.

The two systems were momentarily-linked during the data transfer.

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Last updated: 2025/04/02 13:19