MOMENTOUS

momentous

(adjective) of very great significance; “deciding to drop the atom bomb was a very big decision”; “a momentous event”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

momentous (comparative more momentous, superlative most momentous)

Outstanding in importance, of great consequence.

Anagrams

• mesonotum

Source: Wiktionary


Mo*men"tous, a. Etym: [Cf. L. momentosus rapid, momentary.]

Definition: Of moment or consequence; very important; weighty; as, a momentous decision; momentous affairs.

– Mo*men"tous*ly, adv.

– Mo*men"tous*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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