Momentous
/məˈmɛntəs/
Definitions
Having great importance or consequence.
/məˈmɛntəs/
Of great importance or significance, especially regarding its effect on the future.
The discovery of penicillin was a momentous event in medical history.
💡 Simply: Imagine something super important, like when you finally get to eat pizza after a long day. That feeling, and that pizza, are both momentous!
👶 For kids: A momentous thing is a big, important thing that you will remember.
More Examples
The company's decision to merge with its competitor was a momentous strategic move.
Their wedding day was a momentous occasion for the entire family.
The momentous nature of the situation required careful consideration.
How It's Used
"The signing of the Declaration of Independence was a momentous occasion."
"The election result was a momentous turning point in the country's history."
"Graduation is a momentous achievement in someone's life."
From Latin *momentosus* ("of importance, momentous"), from *momentum* ("moment, importance").
Used since the early 17th century to describe events or actions of great consequence.
Memory tip
Think of a monument – something that marks a significant event. "Momentous" events are just as remarkable.
Word Origin
"of or having to do with importance"