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monumental definition

monu·men·tal (män′yo̵̅o̅ ment′'l, -yə-)

adjective

  1. of, suitable for, or serving as a monument or monuments
  2. like a monument; massive, enduring, etc.
  3. historically notable, important, or of lasting value
  4. very great; colossal monumental ineptitude
  5. Art larger than life-size

Etymology: LL monumentalis

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