momentous
intermediateB2/məˈmɛntəs/ · mo-men-tous
Of great importance or significance, especially in its bearing on the future.
Meanings
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
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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.
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💡 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.