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How do you spell Momentous?

Correct spelling

momentous

Think 'moment' plus 'ous' - no extra 'u' like in 'continuous'

Why is momentous spelled this way?

From Latin momentum, movement. Something momentous has the power to move history — significance that changes what follows.

Common misspellings of momentous

momentuousmomentousmommentousmomentus

Example

The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion that ended decades of conflict.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell momentous?+
The correct spelling is "momentous". Think 'moment' plus 'ous' - no extra 'u' like in 'continuous'
Is it momentuous or momentous?+
The correct spelling is "momentous", not "momentuous".

Other commonly misspelled words

forthright fortification fortitude fortuitous

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