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[missdaredevil]

Even though the trip was momentary, it was heavenly.

1. very brief: lasting for a very short time


2. constant: present or happening at every moment

Could the word *momentary* both mean the 2 definitions?

Thanks

[asterix]

Momentary means; lasting only a moment, or short-lived; transitory.
Your second definition is incorrect.

[bud]

I've never seen/heard it used with the second meaning, but some online dictionaries do have that definition. Still, if you used it for that meaning, I think few would understand you... (Asterix and me, for example).