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monumental

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Adj — Extremely large, impressive, or grand in scale.

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monumental task monumental achievement monumental mistake monumental scale

Etymology

From Late Latin monumentalis, built on Latin monumentum ("monument") plus the adjective suffix -al.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “monumental” mean?

The word “monumental” means extremely large, impressive, or grand in scale. In plain terms, huge, impressive, or historically important — often used for achievements, mistakes, or tasks.

How do you pronounce “monumental”?

“Monumental” is pronounced mon-yuu-MEHN-tuhl (/ˌmɒnjʊˈmɛntəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “monumental” in a sentence?

Here is “monumental” used in a sentence: “Building the canal was a monumental engineering achievement.”

What part of speech is “monumental”?

“Monumental” is an adjective.

Where does the word “monumental” come from?

The word “monumental” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin monumentalis, built on Latin monumentum ("monument") plus the adjective suffix -al.

Is “monumental” a common word?

“Monumental” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “monumental” have?

“Monumental” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely large, impressive, or grand in scale.

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