Moment
/ˈmoʊ.mənt/noun
A brief period of time; an instant.
Did you know?The word 'moment' originally referred to a specific unit of time in medieval astronomy, linked to the movement of celestial bodies, showing how our perception of time is deeply rooted in the cosmos.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
momentum
“A movement or a cause for movement.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
momentum
“A measure of time or a brief period.”
14th Century
Old French
moment
“A precise point in time.”
15th Century
Middle English
moment
“A short, significant time; a critical point.”
Modern English
English
moment
“A specific, fleeting instance in time.”