Definitions for instantaneous

instantaneous in·stan·ta·ne·ous

Spelling: [in-stuh n-tey-nee-uh s]
IPA: /ˌɪn stənˈteɪ ni əs/

Instantaneous is a 13 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 909 anagrams from letters in instantaneous (aaeinnnossttu).

Definitions for instantaneous

adjective

  1. occurring, done, or completed in an instant:
  2. existing at or pertaining to a particular instant:

Origin of instantaneous

From the Medieval Latin word instantāneus, dating back to 1645-55. See instant, -an, -eous

Examples for instantaneous

One that was instantaneous in its effect; of which he wanted very little.

But it is important to understand that this effect is neither large nor instantaneous.

The love of honour turns to love of money; the conversion is instantaneous.

The effect of this challenge was instantaneous and almost ludicrous.

By the end of 2013, over 70 percent of humanity will have access to instantaneous, low-cost communications and information.

No tumult followed this wide and instantaneous emancipation.

This brought the doctor's glance to his face, and the result was instantaneous.

I was nearly 11 years old, and I clearly remember my instantaneous reaction: "I LOVE this, and my parents are gonna HATE it!"

The whole passage, at once slow and instantaneous, was superbly polite in the haute-Anglo fashion.

The effect of this announcement was instantaneous and electric.

Word Value for instantaneous
Scrable

13

Words with friends

17

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