instant
 in·stant (ĭnʹstənt)n.
1. An almost imperceptible space of time. See Synonyms at moment.
2. A particular or precise time:
at the instant of combustion.
3. Abbr. inst. The current month:
your letter of the 15th instant.
4. A food or beverage designed for quick preparation.adj.
1. Occurring at once; immediate:
instant gratification.
2. Imperative; urgent:
an instant need.
3. Now under consideration; present.
4.
a. Commercially prepared or processed for quick and easy final preparation:
an instant cake mix.
b. Readily soluble in water:
instant coffee; instant powdered milk.
c. Appearing, done, or taking place with or as if with maximum quickness and ease: “She had the gift of instant intimacy” (Sylvia Jukes Morris). adv.
At once; instantly. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin īnstāns, īnstant-, present, present participle of īnstāre, to approach : in-, on; see in-2 + stāre, to stand; See stā- in Indo-European Roots.] inʹstant·ness n.
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