What does epochal mean?
Epochal means Of or pertaining to an epoch..
Epochal
[ˈɛ.pək.əl] · adjective
Meaning
Of or pertaining to an epoch..
Definitions by Sense
- Of or pertaining to an epoch.
- (figurative) Highly important or significant; monumental, epoch-making.
Example Sentences
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.
It had been an epochal decade for cancer epidemiology, but equally, an epochal decade for tobacco.
Synonyms for epochal
Antonyms for epochal
Related Words
Word Forms
- more epochal
- most epochal
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for epochal?
Common synonyms include significant, important, epoch-making.
What is the opposite of epochal?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use epochal in a sentence?
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.
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