(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:15:45

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.

 

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