momentous (/məʊˈmɛn.təs/)
adjective · Advanced · Culture & Society
🔊 /məʊˈmɛn.təs/
Meaning
Meaning: of great importance
Something momentous is of great importance, especially in its long-term effect. A momentous decision changes the course of events.
Examples
🗣 It was a momentous day in the nation’s history.
Etymology
From Latin ‘momentum’, meaning movement or importance.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes events of lasting historical or personal weight.
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Tags: importance, change