momentous
Translation
very important, of great consequence
Examples
It was a momentous decision for the company.
It was a momentous decision for the company.
The fall of the Berlin Wall was a momentous event.
The fall of the Berlin Wall was a momentous event.
Grammar Patterns
a momentous ((noun)) an important (noun) It was a momentous occasion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: important, significant, historic, consequential; Antonyms: trivial, insignificant, unimportant
Etymology
From Latin 'momentum' (importance) + '-ous' (adjective-forming suffix). It relates to the 'importance' meaning of 'moment'.
Memory Tips
A 'momentous' event is one that has great 'momentum' for the future. Don't confuse with 'momentary' (brief).