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significance
noun sig·nif·i·cance \sig-ˈni-fi-kən(t)s\
: the quality of being important : the quality of having notable worth or influence
: the meaning of something
Full Definition of SIGNIFICANCE
1
a : something that is conveyed as a meaning often obscurely or indirectly b : the quality of conveying or implying
2
a : the quality of being important : moment b : the quality of being statistically significant
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First Known Use of SIGNIFICANCE
13th century
Related to SIGNIFICANCE
- Synonyms
- content, denotation, drift, import, intent, intention, purport, sense, meaning, signification
- Antonyms
- insignificance, littleness, puniness, slightness, smallness, triviality
Synonym Discussion of SIGNIFICANCE
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>.
SIGNIFICANCE Defined for Kids
significance
noun sig·nif·i·cance \sig-ˈni-fi-kəns\
Definition of SIGNIFICANCE for Kids
1
: meaning 2 <What is the significance of the ribbon she's wearing?>
2
: importance <It's a subject of some significance.>
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