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monumental

mo·nu·men·tal

UK/ˌmɒnjʊˈmɛntəl/ US/ˌmɑnjəˈmɛntəl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

relating or belonging to or serving as a monument

  • “the use of the arch in monumental architecture”
  • “monumental sculptures”
2.

of outstanding significance

  • “Einstein”
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3.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

  • “massive oak doors”
  • “Moore”
  • “;”
  • “;”
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Origin

Borrowed from Late Latin monumentālis, from Latin monumentum; equivalent to monument + -al.

Phrases

  • monumental mason
  • monumental masonry

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