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momentous

intermediateB2

/məˈmɛntəs/ · mo-men-tous

Of great importance or significance, especially in its bearing on the future.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Of great importance or significance, especially in its bearing on the future.

بہت زیادہ اہمیت یا معنی رکھتا ہے، خاص طور پر مستقبل پر اثر ڈالنے کے لحاظ سے۔

اہم

ahm

Synonyms

significantimportantcrucialاہمزوردارخطرناک

Antonyms

insignificanttrivialnegligibleغیر اہمتھوڑاناچیز

Common Collocations

  • momentous occasion
  • momentous decision
  • momentous event

Example Sentences

The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion in the country's history.

امن معاہدے پر دستخط کرنا ملک کی تاریخ میں ایک اہم موقع تھا۔

Aman moahiday par dastakhat karna mulk ki tareekh mein aik ahm moqa tha.

Her momentous decision to move to another country changed her life forever.

کسی دوسرے ملک میں منتقل ہونے کا اس کا اہم فیصلہ اس کی زندگی کو ہمیشہ کے لئے بدل گیا۔

Kisi doosray mulk mein muntqil honay ka us ka ahm faisla is ki zindagi ko hamesha ke liye badal gaya.

The momentous events of the year 2020 affected billions of lives.

سال 2020 کے اہم واقعات نے اربوں زندگیوں کو متاثر کیا۔

Sal 2020 ke ahm waqiaat ne arbon zindagiyon ko mutasir kiya.

Easily Confused With

moment:While 'moment' refers to a brief period of time, 'momentous' describes something of significant importance.

Word Family

momentum
nounزخم

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'moment' and remember that a 'momentous' event is one that lasts forever in history.

Picture a historical event, like the signing of a major treaty, surrounded by fireworks and celebrations.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خواب بنتی ہیں یہ راتیں، لمحے ہیں اہم اس میں،

Khawab banti hain yeh raatein, lamhe hain ahm is mein,

These nights weave dreams, these moments are significant within them.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

وقت کی قید میں حقیقت ہے

Waqt ki qaid mein haqeeqat hai

There is truth in the passage of time.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "momentuosus" — of great importance

First known use: 19th century

The word 'momentous' entered the English language in the late 19th century, derived from the Latin word 'momentuosus', meaning significant or important.