EPOCH-MAKING

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does epoch-making mean? 

• EPOCH-MAKING (adjective)
  The adjective EPOCH-MAKING has 1 sense:

1. highly significant or important especially bringing about or marking the beginning of a new development or era

  Familiarity information: EPOCH-MAKING used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• EPOCH-MAKING (adjective)

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Meaning:

Highly significant or important especially bringing about or marking the beginning of a new development or era

Synonyms:

epoch-making; epochal

Context example:

an epoch-making discovery

Similar:

important; significant (important in effect or meaning)