moment
UK: ˈməʊmənt | US: ˈmoʊmənt
n. a very brief period of time
n. a specific point in time
n. (physics) the product of a physical quantity and its distance from a reference point
moment = mo<movement> + ment<noun suffix>
- mo (from Latin momentum, meaning "movement, impulse, brief time")
- ment (a noun-forming suffix indicating the result or means of an action)
Etymology Origin:
The word "moment" originates from Latin momentum, derived from movere ("to move"). It originally referred to the concept of movement or a turning point, later narrowing to signify a brief, measurable unit of time. The connection between motion and time reflects the ancient understanding of time as a sequence of changes or movements.
She paused for a moment before answering.
This is the perfect moment to take a photo.
The moment he left, the phone rang.
In physics, torque is calculated as force multiplied by moment arm.
He captured the decisive moment in the race.