Definition of "moment" in Anglais

noun

1. A particular point, or relatively small region.

2. A brief, unspecified amount of time.

   • Wait a moment, while I lock the front door.

3. (figurative) Weight or importance.

4. (physics, mechanics) Ellipsis of moment of force.

5. (historical, unit) A definite period of time, specifically one-tenth of a point, or one-fortieth or one-fiftieth of an hour.

6. (neurology, informal) A petit mal episode; such a spell.

7. (colloquial) A fit; a brief tantrum.

8. (mathematics) An infinitesimal change in a varying quantity; an increment or decrement.

9. (mathematics) A 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.

10. (Internet slang, frequently derogatory, usually preceded by a noun) An embarrassing event, supposed to be characteristic of some person, group, or situation.

    • woman moment
    • Reddit moment

11. (colloquial, Internet slang, of a person) The current center of public attention and awe; the most important celebrity in their prime.

    • She’s got a point. She’s an icon, she is a legend, and she is the moment. Now, come on, now. You got to give it up to Kim.