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momentous
adjective mo·men·tous \mō-ˈmen-təs, mə-\
: very important : having great or lasting importance
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First Known Use of MOMENTOUS
1656
Related to MOMENTOUS
- Synonyms
- big, consequential, earthshaking, earth-shattering, eventful, historic, major, material, meaningful, important, monumental, much, significant, substantial, tectonic, weighty
- Antonyms
- inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, little, minor, negligible, slight, small, trifling, trivial, unimportant
Rhymes with MOMENTOUS
MOMENTOUSNESS Defined for Kids
momentous
adjective mo·men·tous \mō-ˈmen-təs\
Definition of MOMENTOUS for Kids
: very important <a momentous decision>
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