momentous in French
momentous in French is capital, considérable, essentiel — momentous means of great importance, especially because of lasting consequences.
momentous in French
capital
Outstanding in importance, of great consequence.
considérable
Outstanding in importance, of great consequence.
essentiel
Outstanding in importance, of great consequence.
fatidique
Outstanding in importance, of great consequence.
primordial
Outstanding in importance, of great consequence.
substantiel
Outstanding in importance, of great consequence.
What does "momentous" mean?
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adj Of great importance, especially because of lasting consequences.
"What to the other parties was merely the sale of a ship was to him a momentous event involving a radically new view of existence."
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momentous in a sentence
- What to the other parties was merely the sale of a ship was to him a momentous event involving a radically new view of existence.
- Natural selection is arguably the most momentous idea ever to occur to a human mind, because it — alone as far as we know — explains the elegant illusion of design that pervades the living kingdoms and explains, in passing, us.
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What is "momentous" in French?
"momentous" in French is capital, considérable, essentiel. momentous means: Of great importance, especially because of lasting consequences.
Are there other ways to say "momentous" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "momentous": capital, considérable, essentiel, fatidique, primordial, substantiel.
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