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important
adjective
of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
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ɪmˈpɔːtənt
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adjective
of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
“a crucial moment in his career”
adjective
of great significance or value
“important people”
adjective
having or suggesting a consciousness of high position
“recited the decree with an important air”
adjective
having authority or ascendancy or influence
“an important official”
adjective
important in effect or meaning
“a significant change in tax laws”
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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
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