Definitions for monumental
ˌmɒn yəˈmɛn tlmon·u·men·tal

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. monumentaladjective

   relating or belonging to or serving as a monument

   "the use of the arch in monumental architecture"; "monumental sculptures"

2. monumentaladjective

   of outstanding significance

   "Einstein's monumental contributions to physics"

3. massive, monolithic, monumentaladjective

   imposing in size or bulk or solidity

   "massive oak doors"; "Moore's massive sculptures"; "the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture"; "a monumental scale"

GCIDERate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Monumentaladjective

   Of lasting significance; as, a monumental work of literature; a monumental accomplishment.

2. Monumentaladjective

   Exceptionally large in quantity, quality, or degree; as, a monumental amount of work to be done

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. monumentaladjective

   in the manner of a monument.

2. monumentaladjective

   large, grand and imposing. Fitting to be a monument to someone or something.

3. monumentaladjective

   Taking a great amount of time and effort to complete

   "a monumental task"

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Monumentaladjective

   Memorial; preserving memory.

   Etymology: from monument.

   When the sun begins to fling
   His flaring beams, me, goddess, bring
   To arched walks of twilight groves,
   And shadows brown that Sylvan loves,
   Of pine or monumental oak. John Milton.

   The destruction of the earth was the most monumental proof that could have been given to all the succeeding ages of mankind. John Woodward, Nat. Hist. p. ii.

   The polish’d pillar different sculptures grace,
   A work outlasting monumental brass. Alexander Pope.

   2. Raised in honour of the dead; belonging to a tomb.

   Perseverance keeps honour bright:
   To have done, is to hang quite out of fashion,
   Like rusty mail in monumental mockery. William Shakespeare.

   I’ll not scar that whiter skin of her than snow,
   And smooth as monumental alabaster. William Shakespeare, Othello.

   Therefore if he needs must go,
   And the fates will have it so,
   Softly may he be possest
   Of his monumental rest. Richard Crashaw.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Monumentaladjective

   of, pertaining to, or suitable for, a monument; as, a monumental inscription

2. Monumentaladjective

   serving as a monument; memorial; preserving memory

3. Etymology: [L. monumentalis: cf. F. monumental.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of monumental in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of monumental in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of monumental in a Sentence

1. Paul Smith:

   Abortion, gun rights and affirmative action would be monumental. That said, there, in those cases, particularly in the abortion case and in the gun case, there are ways they could decide the more broadly or more narrowly, so part of the blockbuster nature of the term will depend on whether they really go very far and say, overrule Roe v. Wade, or simply narrow it in the abortion case.

2. Thomas Zurbuchen:

   Parker Solar Probe' touching the Sun' is a monumental moment for solar science and a truly remarkable feat, not only does this milestone provide us with deeper insights into our Sun's evolution and( its) impacts on our solar system, but everything we learn about our own star also teaches us more about stars in the rest of the universe.

3. Donald Trump:

   The deal itself is going along pretty well, i would even say very well, we'll see what happens over the next couple of weeks. We're getting close to a very historic, monumental deal and if it doesn't happen, we'll be fine too, maybe even better.

4. Joe Biden:

   Today is a monumental step forward in our nation's fight against the virus, with virtually every American now eligible for the protections that Covid-19 vaccines provide, for parents all over the country, this is a day of relief and celebration.

5. Nancy Pelosi:

   This monumental package of security, economic and humanitarian aid will be on the Floor tonight, where we hope to secure a strong bipartisan vote, this package, which builds on the robust support already secured by Congress, will be pivotal in helping Ukraine defend not only its nation but democracy for the world.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=monumental
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=monumental
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Monumental
4. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=monumental
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monumental