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momentousness

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mo⋅men⋅tous

  [moh-men-tuhs]
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–adjective
of great or far-reaching importance or consequence: a momentous day.
Origin:
1645–55; moment + -ous

Related forms:
mo⋅men⋅tous⋅ly, adverb
mo⋅men⋅tous⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
vital, critical, crucial, serious. See heavy.

Antonyms:
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.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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