monumental
monumental Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Great in importance, extent, or size; having lasting historical or cultural significance.
"Mapping the entire human genome was a monumental scientific achievement that transformed modern medicine."
Extremely large, severe, or egregious in degree (typically modifying a negative noun such as a mistake, blunder, or failure).
"Underestimating the logistical challenges of the expedition proved to be a monumental blunder."
Of, relating to, or serving as a monument or permanent memorial.
"The ancient cemetery features elaborate monumental inscriptions carved into weathered marble slabs."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the early 17th century from Late Latin monumentalis ('of or relating to a monument or memorial'), derived from Latin monumentum ('memorial, tomb, record'), from the verb monere ('to remind, warn, or advise').