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momentous

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momentous

(adjective)

Meaning

of great importance or significance

Example

"The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion in history."

Synonyms

significantcrucialvital

Antonyms

insignificanttrivialminor

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'momentosus', meaning significant or important.

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