significance

CEFRB1

/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The importance or meaning of something.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The extent to which something matters; importance

Examples

  • It has no absolute and universal significance.

  • Your thoughts are of no significance at all.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
3

Deep Dive

More examples

In context

  • As a juror your opinion is of great significance for the outcome of the trial.

  • A decision of major political significance

  • the significance of her gesture was unclear

Synonyms

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The professor emphasized the historical blank of the discovery for future research.

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Origin

noun

Inherited from Middle English significaunce, from Middle French significance, from Old French significance, from Latin significantia. Doublet of signifiance.