Momentary and Persistent

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Momentary adjective - Lasting only for a short time.

Usage example: the pain of the flu shot was only momentary

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Persistent is an antonym for momentary.

Nearby Words: moment, momentarily

Persistent adjective - Continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.

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Momentary is an antonym for persistent.

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Persistent and Momentary. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/momentary/persistent

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