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monumental

Syllabification: (mon·u·men·tal)
Pronunciation: /ˌmänyəˈmentl/
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Definition of monumental

adjective

  • great in importance, extent, or size:it’s been a monumental effort the ballet came across as one of MacMillan’s most monumental works
  • of or serving as a monument:additional details are found in monumental inscriptions

Derivatives

monumentalism

noun

monumentality

noun

monumentally

Pronunciation: /-ˈmentl-ē/
adverb

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