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Definitions for momentous
moʊˈmɛn təsmo·men·tous
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Princeton's WordNet
momentous(adj)
of very great significance
"deciding to drop the atom bomb was a very big decision"; "a momentous event"
Wiktionary
momentous(Adjective)
outstanding in importance
momentous(Adjective)
of unparalleled significance
Webster Dictionary
Momentous(adj)
of moment or consequence; very important; weighty; as, a momentous decision; momentous affairs
Etymology: [Cf. L. momentosus rapid, momentary.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of momentous in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of momentous in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of momentous in a Sentence
I've never said anything about going in July of this year, i do feel that now is a time in which momentous events are taking place and there are great issues to be resolved and in those circumstances, it doesn't seem to me sensible to vacate the chair.
It is the characteristic excellence of the strong man that he can bring momentous issues to the fore and make a decision about them. The weak are always forced to decide between alternatives they have not chosen themselves.
I do feel that now is a time in which momentous events are taking place and there are great issues to be resolved and in those circumstances, it doesn't seem to me sensible to vacate the chair.
Forming characters Whose Our own or others Both. And in that momentous fact lies the peril and responsibility of our existence.
I look forward to speaking to this amazing group of students on such a momentous occasion.
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