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 Definitions of monumental  [ˌmɒn yəˈmɛn tl]  

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Definition of 'monumental' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) monumental
of, pertaining to, or resembling a monument.

2.  monumental
exceptionally great, as in quality or degree:
a monumental book.

3.  monumental
of historical or enduring significance:
a monumental victory.

Etymology:  (1595–1605; < LL monumentālis)

Definition of 'monumental' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) monumental
relating or belonging to or serving as a monument
"the use of the arch in monumental architecture"; "monumental sculptures"

2. (adj) monumental
of outstanding significance
"Einstein's monumental contributions to physics"

3. (adj) massive, monolithic, monumental
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
"massive oak doors"; "Moore's massive sculptures"; "the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture"; "a monumental scale"


Definition of 'monumental' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) monumental
of, pertaining to, or suitable for, a monument; as, a monumental inscription

2. (adj) monumental
serving as a monument; memorial; preserving memory



'monumental' - Nearby Entries  

montreal  montserrat  montserratian  monument  monumental  monumentalise  monumentalize  



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