Earthshattering
(adjective)
Having a profound impact or effect; extremely significant.
Origin:
Earthshattering is a word that is derived by combining the word "earth" and "shattering" which means to break something into many pieces. it is used to describe something that is extremely significant and has a profound impact.
Examples:
- The discovery of the new element was earthshattering for the world of science.
- The news of the merger was earthshattering for the employees of the company.
- The announcement of the new policy was earthshattering for the industry.
- The court's decision was earthshattering for the community.
- The revelation of the truth was earthshattering for the family.