Where Does Momentous Come from?
Momentous (Adj.) "Of Moment or Consequence, Critical, of Surpassing Importance," 1650S, from Moment + -Ous to Carry the Sense of "Important" While Momentary...
Is there such a word as momentous?
Momentous describes an important event or moment in time. It is used for a time of great consequence or for a major accomplishment, and is almost always reserved for good things. ... Momentous and momentary share the root word moment but momentary describes just one fleeting moment in time.
What does mean momentous?
: having great or lasting importance : consequential, significant a momentous decision a momentous event/occasion The Senate begins a momentous debate on health care today … —
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