What is the meaning of monumental?

adjective

  • Relating or belonging to or serving as a monument.
    • usage: "the use of the arch in monumental architecture"; "monumental sculptures"
  • Of outstanding significance.
    • usage: "Einstein's monumental contributions to physics"
  • Imposing in size or bulk or solidity.
    • usage: "massive oak doors"; "Moore's massive sculptures"; "the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture"; "a monumental scale"
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