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monumental
mon·u·men·tal / ˌmänyəˈmentl/ • adj. great in importance, extent, or size: it's been a monumental effort. ∎ (of a work of art) great in ambition and scope: the ballet came across as one of MacMillan's most monumental works. ∎ of or serving as a monument: additional details are found in monumental inscriptions. DERIVATIVES: mon·u·men·tal·ism n. mon·u·men·tal·i·ty / ˌmänyəˌmenˈtalətē/ n. mon·u·men·tal·ly / -ˈmentl-ē/ adv. |
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"monumental." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "monumental." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-monumental.html "monumental." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-monumental.html |
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monumental
monumental.
1. Building intended as a monument, or looking like one. 2. Building that is formal, impressive, very large, and permanent, probably intended to overawe. |
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JAMES STEVENS CURL. "monumental." A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JAMES STEVENS CURL. "monumental." A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O1-monumental.html JAMES STEVENS CURL. "monumental." A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. 2000. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O1-monumental.html |
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