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importance
noun im·por·tance \im-ˈpȯr-tən(t)s, especially Southern & New England -tən(t)s, -dən(t)s\
: the quality or state of being important : value or significance
Full Definition of IMPORTANCE
1
a : the quality or state of being important : consequence b : an important aspect or bearing : significance
3
obsolete : importunity
4
obsolete : a weighty matter
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First Known Use of IMPORTANCE
1508
Related to IMPORTANCE
- Synonyms
- account, consequence, import, magnitude, moment, momentousness, significance, weight, weightiness
- Antonyms
- insignificance, littleness, puniness, slightness, smallness, triviality
Synonym Discussion of IMPORTANCE
importance, consequence, moment, weight, significance mean a quality or aspect having great worth or significance. importance implies a value judgment of the superior worth or influence of something or someone <a region with no cities of importance>. consequence generally implies importance because of probable or possible effects <the style you choose is of little consequence>. moment implies conspicuous or self-evident consequence <a decision of great moment>. weight implies a judgment of the immediate relative importance of something <the argument carried no weight with the judge>. significance implies a quality or character that should mark a thing as important but that is not self-evident and may or may not be recognized <the treaty's significance>.
IMPORTANCE Defined for Kids
importance
noun im·por·tance \im-ˈpȯr-təns\
Definition of IMPORTANCE for Kids
: the quality or state of being important <The discovery is of great importance.>
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