nounπShareA brief, unspecified amount of time."Wait a moment, while I lock the front door."timeperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe smallest portion of time; an instant."She paused for a few moments before answering the question. "timeperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareWeight or importance."In his decision, the judge gave significant moments to the victim's suffering. "valuetimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe turning effect of a force applied to a rotational system at a distance from the axis of rotation."The longer the wrench handle, the greater the moments you can apply to loosen the bolt. "physicstechnicalenergysystemmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(unit) A definite period of time, specifically one-tenth of a point, or one-fortieth or one-fiftieth of an hour."The scientist measured the reaction time in moments, finding it to be completed in less than a second. "timeunitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA petit mal episode; such a spell."During her history class, Sarah had a few moments, and the teacher gently guided her back to her seat. "medicinediseasephysiologybodymindsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fit; a brief tantrum."The toddler had moments in the grocery store when he didn't get the candy he wanted. "attitudeemotionmindcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn infinitesimal change in a varying quantity; an increment or decrement."The scientist carefully recorded the temperature's moments of change every second. "timemathphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA quantitative measure of the shape of a set of points."If the points represent mass, then the zeroth moment is the total mass, the first moment divided by the total mass is the center of mass, and the second moment is the rotational inertia."mathstatisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
