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Momentane vs Punctual - What's the difference?

momentane | punctual |

Punctual is a synonym of momentane.



As a noun momentane

is a verb aspect indicating that an occurrence is sudden and short-lived.

As an adjective punctual is

prompt or on time.

momentane

English

Noun

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  • (Finnish grammar, Navajo grammar) A verb aspect indicating that an occurrence is sudden and short-lived.

    • punctual

    English

    Alternative forms

    * punctuall (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • prompt or on time
  • # (of an event ) Happening at the appointed time
  • # (of a person ) Acting at the appointed time
  • Luis is never late; he's the most punctual person I know.
  • (mathematics) Existing as a point or series of points
  • (linguistics) Expressing momentary action that has no duration

    • Related terms

    * point * pointwise * punctilious * punctuate * punctuality * punctuation

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