English dictionary
important
adjectivePronunciation
ɪmˈpɔːtənt
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
adjective
- of great significance or value
adjective
- having or suggesting a consciousness of high position
adjective
- having authority or ascendancy or influence
adjective
- important in effect or meaning
Example sentences
a crucial moment in his career
a crucial election
a crucial issue for women
important people
the important questions of the day
recited the decree with an important air
took long important strides in the direction of his office
an important official
the captain's authoritative manner
a significant change in tax laws
a significant change in the Constitution
a significant contribution
significant details
statistically significant