significant
∞
2.5
- adjective
- /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
:
importante
- The changes to the policy had a significant impact on employee morale.
- a significant difference
- a significant contribution
- most significant
Which ones will lead to significant growth this year?
- Which ones will lead to significant growth this year?
- And that also means that growth or significant shifts are not possible.
- And that plays a significant role in how we look.
- So this is a significant issue, right?
- And you know, feelings are indeed a significant part of our experience.
- I believe that we have had more significant conversations.
- Iran, though, has promised a more significant response if Israel responds.
- Some people will be born, you know, with significant vision loss already.
- I think it's one of the most significant currencies on earth.
- Now, that's a significant step for some people.
- Don't you see nothing is more significant than anything else?
- That's how that's how that's how significant such a fact would be.
Examples
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That was a significant piece of work.
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And that plays a significant role in how we look.
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Which ones will lead to significant growth this year?
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So this is a significant issue, right?
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And it happens in one significant setting, the kitchen.
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Some people will be born, you know, with significant vision loss already.
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Based on your contact with patients, list the most significant health needs in your community.
Academic text (2011) -
The number of Ph.D.s awarded in the U.S. has seen a significant increase since 2002.
Academic text (2011) -
The school district, administrators, and teachers all play a significant role in aiding this process.
Academic text (2011) -
And of course, the emissions of greenhouse gases have significant impacts on climate change.
Academic text (2011)
Synonyms
∞
1.0
A person or thing that matters a lot
∞
2.0
Important and having a strong effect
∞
1.0
Very serious or important
718
1.0
Important and powerful in a field or group
469
3.6
Very important for the success or result of something
394
5.0
Large in amount, size, or importance
353
3.9
Easy to see or remember because it stands out
327
3.3
Something that has a clear purpose or that is important
305
4.6
Large in size or amount
112
3.7
Worth attention because it is important or unusual
88
6.3
Important and having real meaning or value
84
4.9
Very important for the success of something
65
3.2
Easy to see, hear, or recognize
46
7.0
Important because it changes what happens next
37
4.2
Worth paying attention to because it is important or interesting
24
7.0
Being very noticeable and important
19
7.4
Having important effects or results
Large enough to be important and need attention
Very important and needed for something to work or survive
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
1
4.9
A digit that shows how exact a number is and begins with the first digit that is not zero
- Specialized
1
5.6
A digit that shows how exact a number is, from the first non-zero to final zeros that show accuracy
A large amount of attention and worry from many people about an event or issue
How Important
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Significant comes from the Latin word significare, which means 'to show a sign' and uses sign meaning 'sign' or 'mark'. So a significant event is one that 'shows' importance or is big enough to be noticed.