Momentousness

Momentousness
Momentous Mo*men"tous, a. [Cf. L. momentosus rapid, momentary.] Of moment or consequence; very important; weighty; as, a momentous decision; momentous affairs. -- {Mo*men"tous*ly}, adv. -- {Mo*men"tous*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]

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  • momentousness — mo·men·tous·ness …   English syllables

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