INSTANT definition: an infinitesimal or very short space of time; a moment. See examples of instant used in a sentence.

in•stant (ˈɪn stənt) n. 1. an infinitesimal or very short space of time; moment. 2. the point of time now present: Come here this instant! 3. a particular moment: at the instant of contact. 4. an instant …

INSTANT definition: 1. happening immediately, without any delay: 2. Instant food or drink is dried, usually in the…. Learn more.

Definition of instant noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

In physics and the philosophy of science, instant refers to an infinitesimal interval in time, whose passage is instantaneous. In ordinary speech, an instant has been defined as "a point or very short …

noting a food or beverage requiring a minimal amount of time and effort to prepare, as by heating or the addition of milk or water, before being served or used: instant coffee; instant pudding.

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