instancy
- noun
- /ˈɪnstənsi/
- In the digital age, the instancy of information exchange has completely changed communication.
Examples
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The instancy of the request surprised everyone.
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The instancy of the judge's decision surprised everyone in the courtroom.
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Her instancy in dealing with emergencies earned her great respect among her peers.
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In today's world, instancy is crucial for success.
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The instancy of her response made it clear that she was prepared for the question.
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In today's fast-paced world, the instancy of communication has transformed how we connect.
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The doctor emphasized the instancy required in treating the patient's condition.
Synonyms
Very quick action that often causes mistakes
A feeling that you are experiencing something directly right now
Very fast movement, action, or change
Great speed in moving or acting
Doing something quickly and at the expected time
Happening immediately without any delay
Happening right away with nothing in between
The speed at which something moves or happens
How fast something happens or is done
Quick and efficient action that gets work done
Antonyms
How Immediate
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Instancy comes from the old Latin verb instare, made of in- ('upon') and stare ('to stand'), and it once meant to 'press on'. The same root is in instant ('immediate'), so instancy can mean the quality of happening quickly.