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momentous
(mo¦men|tous)
Pronunciation:
/mə(ʊ)ˈmɛntəs/
adjective
of great importance or significance, especially in having a bearing on future events:
a period of momentous changes in East-West relations
a momentous decision
Derivatives
momentously
adverb
momentousness
noun
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