in·stant
ˈin(t)-stənt
1
: an infinitesimal space of time
especially
: a point in time separating two states
at the instant of death
2
: the present or current month
1
: produced or occurring with or as if with extreme rapidity and ease
3
a(1)
: premixed or precooked for easy final preparation
instant pudding
(2)
: appearing in or as if in ready-to-use form
instant poetry
b
: immediately soluble in water
instant coffee
4
5
instantness
noun
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