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 || məʊ mentÉ™snɪs n. importance, significance …   English contemporary dictionary

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

  • momentousness — noun utmost importance • Derivationally related forms: ↑momentous • Hypernyms: ↑importance …   Useful english dictionary

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