2006-08-06 03:19:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
MOMENTARY means "Brief," as in "a momentary (brief) pause."
MOMENTOUSNESS refers to "Importance," as in "the momentousness (importance) of the two world leaders meeting for the first time."
Okay?
2006-08-06 03:29:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Momentary means for a moment.
Momentousness isn't a word.
2006-08-06 10:24:56 · answer #2 · answered by jymsis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
momentary means lasting only a moment, fleeting, not of lasting importance
momentousness is used for something of great importance, something with possible serious consequences.
And yes, it is a word.
2006-08-06 10:28:27 · answer #3 · answered by Gaki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MOMENTOUSNESS is a noun and refers to the condition of being grave and of involving serious consequences. The adjective related to this noun is MOMENTOUS
MOMENTARY is a adjective meaning lasting for only a moment or having a very brief life. The noun related to this adjective is MOMENTARINESS.
MOMENTARINESS is a noun, and it refers to the state or quality of being momentary; shortness of duration.
MOMENTOUS is a adjective meaning to have a great consequence or weight.
2006-08-06 16:23:58 · answer #4 · answered by gospieler 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋