Synonyms for

Instantaneous

Verb / ˌɪnstʌˈntæni:ʌs / Another word for instantaneous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Instantaneous means happening or done in an instant or immediately.

Synonyms & similar words

instant immediate instant quick prompt swift expeditious sudden abrupt precipitous unanticipated unforeseen unexpected unlooked-for sudden immediate instant prompt quick rapid expeditious swift

Example sentences

  1. The lightning strike was instantaneous and bright.
  2. The car crash was so sudden and instantaneous that nobody had time to react.
  3. The teacher's response was instantaneous, and she helped the student right away.
  4. The doctor's diagnosis was instantaneous, and he knew exactly what was wrong.
  5. The computer's response was instantaneous, and the program loaded quickly.

Quotes

  • Mind, that instantaneous machine, bases its calculations on the data of the senses.
  • No man is so old as to believe he cannot live one more year.
  • The process of scientific discovery is, in effect, a continual flight from wonder.

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