monumental

English

/ˌmɒnjʊˈmɛntəl/

adj
Definitions
  • In the manner of a monument.
  • Large, grand and imposing.
  • Taking a great amount of time and effort to complete.
  • (archaeology) Relating to monuments.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin monumentālis, monumentum (monument, memorial, reminder) suffix from English monument.

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monument

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