Mo·men'tous adjective [ Confer Latin momentosus rapid, momentary.] Of moment or consequence; very important; weighty; as, a momentous decision; momentous affairs. -- Mo*men'tous*ly , adverb -- Mo*men'tous*ness , noun... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/M/90
adjective of very great significance; `deciding to drop the atom bomb was a very big decision`; `a momentous event` Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974