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Of moment or consequence; very important; weighty; as, a momentous decision; momentous affairs.

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  1. a. Of moment or consequence; very important; weighty; as, a momentous decision; momentous affairs.
  2. adj. of very great significance
  3. Of moment or consequence; very important; weighty; as, a momentous decision; momentous affairs. -- Mo*men"tous*ly, adv. -- Mo*men"tous*ness, n.
  4. Of moment or consequence; very important; weighty; as, amomentous decision; momentous affairs.-- Mo*men"tous*ly, adv.-- Mo*men"tous*ness, n.
  5. j:100 s. of very great significance