Epochal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation [ˈɛ.pək.əl] · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Epochal is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to an epoch.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to an epoch.
More Meanings
- (figurative) Highly important or significant; monumental, epoch-making.
Example Sentences
It had been an epochal decade for cancer epidemiology, but equally, an epochal decade for tobacco.
But they were the great epochal design; their influence on locomotive development is felt to this day and their niche in railway history is secure.
Synonyms for epochal
Depending on context, synonyms include significant, important, epoch-making.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include epoch-making, significant, important, historic, momentous, transcendental.
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