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.

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1. monumental

   Monumental refers to something that is very large, impressive, or significant, either in size, impact or historical importance. It often relates to buildings, structures, achievements, or events that are grand, enduring, or have great historical or symbolic significance.

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. Gary Casteel:

   To the overall grand plan of the UAW it’s probably not monumental, but to those workers, it’s a big deal.

2. Elisabeth Hildebrand:

   Until recently, archaeologists thought that emerging elites instigated monumental constructions to simultaneously bolster their own authority and serve as symbols of social unity.

3. Graduate Hotels:

   The I Promise Village by Graduate Hotels will be a monumental next step for us and LeBron and his Foundation's commitment to the future of the students and their families, promise Village by Graduate Hotels's humbling to see the change they are affecting on a daily basis and we're honored to be a part of the journey.

4. Shawn Robbins:

   We're watching a monumental moment in the history of cinema unfold -- one that the entire world is experiencing together.

5. Richard Madgwick:

   Pigs are not nearly as well-suited to movement over distance as cattle and transporting them, either slaughtered or on the hoof, over hundreds or even tens of kilometres, would have required a monumental effort, this suggests that prescribed contributions were required and that rules dictated that offered pigs must be raised by the feasting participants, accompanying them on their journey, rather than being acquired locally.

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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. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monumental
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=monumental