Momentousness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /mō-ˈmen-təs/ mo·men·tous

Meaning & Definition of Momentousness

Momentousness (adjective)

  1. having great or lasting importance, consequential, significant

Momentousness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the quality or state of being important

    "no one could fail to realize the momentousness of the occasion"

    similar: account, consequence, import, importance, magnitude, moment, significance, weight, weightiness
    related: celebrity, distinction, eminence, fame, note, noteworthiness, notoriety, preeminence, prominence, renown, store, substance, substantiveness, value, worth, worthiness, gravity, seriousness, authority, control, dominion, mastery, potency, power, sway, mark, name, report, reputation, repute, centrality, essentiality, essentialness, cachet, position, prestige, rank, standing, stature, status, glory, greatness, honor, illustriousness
    opposite: insignificance, littleness, puniness, slightness, smallness, triviality
    near: paltriness, pettiness, valuelessness, worthlessness, discredit, disgrace, dishonor, disrepute, ignominy, infamy, odium, opprobrium, shame, anonymity, obscurity

Related Entry: Momentous (adjective)

Momentous is a different word from Momentousness. The synonyms below are for momentous, not for momentousness.

  1. having great meaning or lasting effect

    "a momentous occasion that will go down in the history books"

    similar: big, consequential, earth-shattering, earthshaking, eventful, historic, important, major, material, meaningful, monumental, much, significant, substantial, tectonic, weighty
    related: decisive, fatal, fateful, strategic, earnest, grave, heavy, serious, sincere, distinctive, exceptional, impressive, outstanding, prominent, remarkable, valuable, worthwhile, worthy, distinguished, eminent, great, illustrious, noble, notable, noteworthy, preeminent, prestigious, famous, notorious, renowned, all-important, central, critical, crucial, essential, key, pivotal, seminal, vital
    opposite: inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, little, minor, negligible, slight, small, trifling, trivial, unimportant
    near: paltry, petty, worthless, anonymous, nameless, obscure, uncelebrated, unknown

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Momentousness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Momentousness:

account, consequence, import, importance, magnitude, moment, significance, weight, weightiness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Momentousness

Words with the opposite meaning of Momentousness:

insignificance, littleness, puniness, slightness, smallness, triviality

Related Words for Momentousness

celebrity, distinction, eminence, fame, note, noteworthiness, notoriety, preeminence, prominence, renown, store, substance, substantiveness, value, worth, worthiness, gravity, seriousness, authority, control, dominion, mastery, potency, power, sway, mark, name, report, reputation, repute

Near Antonyms of Momentousness

paltriness, pettiness, valuelessness, worthlessness, discredit, disgrace, dishonor, disrepute, ignominy, infamy, odium, opprobrium, shame, anonymity, obscurity

Word Forms of Momentousness

Derived words: momentously (adverb), momentousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Momentousness

First known use: 1631

Frequently Asked Questions about Momentousness

What does "Momentousness" mean?

"Momentousness" means having great or lasting importance, consequential, significant. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: having great or lasting importance, consequential, significant.

What is another word for "Momentousness"?

Other words for "Momentousness" include account, consequence, import, importance, magnitude, moment, significance and weight. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Momentousness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Momentousness"?

There are 53 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Momentousness". Common alternatives include account, consequence, import, importance, magnitude, moment, significance, weight and weightiness.

What is the opposite of "Momentousness"?

Antonyms of "Momentousness" include insignificance, littleness, puniness, slightness, smallness and triviality. Near antonyms include paltriness, pettiness, valuelessness and worthlessness.

How do you use "Momentousness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Momentousness" in a sentence: "no one could fail to realize the momentousness of the occasion".

Is "Momentousness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Momentousness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Momentousness"?

"Momentousness" is pronounced /mō-ˈmen-təs/ and divided into syllables as mo·men·tous.

What is the origin of the word "Momentousness"?

First known use: 1631.