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Monumentally: meaning, definitions and examples

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monumentally

 

[ məˈnjuməntəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

degree of significance

The term 'monumentally' is used to describe something of great significance or importance. It implies a level of magnitude that is substantial or overwhelming. Often, it's used in situations where the impact of an action, event, or idea is profound and far-reaching. The word can convey seriousness or gravity in discussions or writings.

Synonyms

colossally, enormously, immensely

Examples of usage

  • The project was monumentally important to the community.
  • He monumentally changed the way we think about education.
  • Their achievements were monumentally impressive.

Translations

Translations of the word "monumentally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 monumentalmente

🇮🇳 स्मारकीय रूप से

🇩🇪 monumental

🇮🇩 monumental

🇺🇦 монументально

🇵🇱 monumentalnie

🇯🇵 モニュメンタルに

🇫🇷 monumentalement

🇪🇸 monumentalmente

🇹🇷 monumental bir şekilde

🇰🇷 기념비적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل ضخم

🇨🇿 monumentálně

🇸🇰 monumentálne

🇨🇳 纪念性地

🇸🇮 monumentalno

🇮🇸 monumental

🇰🇿 ескерткіштік түрде

🇬🇪 მონუმენტურად

🇦🇿 monumental şəkildə

🇲🇽 monumentalmente

Etymology

The word 'monumentally' derives from the adjective 'monumental,' which itself comes from the Latin word 'monumentum,' meaning 'a memorial' or 'something that serves to remind.' This Latin term is derived from the root 'monere,' meaning 'to remind' or 'to warn.' The suffix '-ally' is added to form the adverb, indicating the manner in which something is characterized. The use of 'monumental' in English began in the 17th century, initially indicating something related to monuments, which are structures erected for commemorative purposes. Over time, its usage expanded to describe anything of significant or grand scale. The adverbial form 'monumentally' emerged in the 19th century and has since been popularized in various contexts, especially in literary, academic, and colloquial speech to emphasize the grandeur or importance of an idea, event, or action.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,038, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.