epoch-making

adjective

Meaning

Marking the beginning of a new and important period in history.

Examples

The scientist's epoch-making discovery changed the course of modern medicine forever.
Historians often cite the fall of the Berlin Wall as an epoch-making moment for Europe.

Synonyms: major, historic, groundbreaking, monumental, momentous

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epoch-making

adjective

Pronunciation: ˈiːpɒkˌmeɪkɪŋ

Definition

Marking the beginning of a new and important period in history.

Examples

The scientist's epoch-making discovery changed the course of modern medicine forever.
Historians often cite the fall of the Berlin Wall as an epoch-making moment for Europe.
Her epoch-making speech inspired a generation to fight for their civil rights.

Synonyms of epoch-making

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