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important

im·por·tant

UK/ɪmˈpɔː.tənt/ US/ɪmˈpʰɔːtənt̚/ very common

adjective

1.

of great significance or value

  • “important people”
  • “the important questions of the day”
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2.

important in effect or meaning

  • “a significant change in tax laws”
  • “a significant change in the Constitution”
  • “a significant contribution”
  • “significant details”
  • “statistically significant”
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3.

of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis

  • “a crucial moment in his career”
  • “a crucial election”
  • “a crucial issue for women”
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4.

having authority or ascendancy or influence

  • “an important official”
  • “the captain”
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5.

having or suggesting a consciousness of high position

  • “recited the decree with an important air”
  • “took long important strides in the direction of his office”
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Origin

From Middle English important, from Medieval Latin important-, importāns. By surface analysis, import (“to be important”) + -ant. Displaced native Old English hēah and hefiġ.

Phrases

  • important bird area
  • more important fish to fry
  • very important person

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