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MONUMENTAL
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Imposing in size or bulk or solidity
Example:
a monumental scale
Synonyms:
massive; monolithic; monumental
Classified under:
Similar:
big; large (above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Of outstanding significance
Example:
Einstein's monumental contributions to physics
Classified under:
Similar:
important; significant (important in effect or meaning)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Relating or belonging to or serving as a monument
Example:
monumental sculptures
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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
monument (a structure erected to commemorate persons or events)
Derivation:
monument (a structure erected to commemorate persons or events)
monument (a burial vault (usually for some famous person))
monument (an important site that is marked and preserved as public property)
