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mo⋅men⋅tous

[moh-men-tuhs]
–adjective
of great or far-reaching importance or consequence: a momentous day.

Origin:
1645–55; moment + -ous


mo⋅men⋅tous⋅ly, adverb
mo⋅men⋅tous⋅ness, noun


vital, critical, crucial, serious. See heavy.


trivial, trifling.
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mo·men·tous   (mō-měn'təs)   
adj.  Of utmost importance; of outstanding significance or consequence: a momentous occasion; a momentous decision.
mo·men'tous·ly adv., mo·men'tous·ness n.
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