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Webster 1913 Edition

Momentous

Mo-men′tous

,

Adj.

[Cf. L.

momentosus

rapid, momentary.]

Of moment or consequence; very important; weighty;

as, a

momentous

decision;

momentous

affairs.

–

Mo-men′tous-ly

,

adv.

–

Mo-men′tous-ness

,

Noun.

Webster 1828 Edition

Momentous

MOMENT'OUS

,

Adj.

Important; weighty; of consequence. Let no false step be made in the momentous concerns of the soul.