monumental Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective relating or belonging to or serving as a monument
    • the use of the arch in monumental architecture
    • monumental sculptures
  2. adjective satellite of outstanding significance
    • Einstein's monumental contributions to physics
  3. adjective satellite imposing in size or bulk or solidity
    massive; monolithic.
    • massive oak doors
    • Moore's massive sculptures
    • the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture
    • a monumental scale

WordNet

Mon`u*men"tal adjective
Etymology
L. monumentalis: cf. F. monumental.
Definitions
  1. Of, pertaining to, or suitable for, a monument; as, a monumental inscription.
  2. Serving as a monument; memorial; preserving memory. "Of pine, or monumental oak." Milton.
    A work outlasting monumental brass. Pope.

Webster 1913