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significant adjective [ sɪɡˈnɪfɪk(ə)nt ]

• sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
• "a significant increase in sales"
Similar: notable, noteworthy, worthy of attention, remarkable, outstanding, important, of importance, of consequence, consequential, serious, crucial, weighty, material, appreciable, momentous, of moment, memorable, unforgettable, pronounced, marked, considerable, obvious, conspicuous, striking, glaring, signal, impressive, uncommon, unusual, rare, extraordinary, exceptional, particular, special,
Opposite: insignificant, minor,
• having a particular meaning; indicative of something.
• "in times of stress her dreams seemed to her especially significant"
• relating to or having significance.
Origin: late 16th century (in significant (sense 2)): from Latin significant- ‘indicating’, from the verb significare (see signify).


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