No. 3,446 in Dutch
monumentale
"Monumentale" means "monumental" or "impressive and grand in scale."
In a sentence
De monumentale gebouwen in de stad trekken veel toeristen.
The monumental buildings in the city attract many tourists.
In this sentence, 'monumentale' is used as an adjective to describe 'gebouwen' (buildings), emphasizing their impressive and historic nature.
Het monumentale schilderij hing prominoent in de galerie.
The monumental painting hung prominently in the gallery.
Here, 'monumentale' is applied to 'schilderij' (painting) to signify its grand size or importance.
Zijn prestaties waren van monumentale betekenis voor de wetenschap.
His achievements were of monumental significance to science.
'Monumentale' in this context qualifies 'betekenis' (significance), indicating the exceptional impact or importance of the achievements.
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