significance
Translation
significance, importance, meaning
Examples
The discovery is of great significance to science.
The discovery is of great significance to science.
He didn't understand the significance of her words.
He didn't understand the significance of her words.
Grammar Patterns
the significance of ((sth.)) the importance of (sth.) They discussed the significance of the new policy.
((sth.)) is of significance (sth.) is important This event is of historical significance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: importance, consequence, meaning; Antonyms: insignificance, triviality
Etymology
From Latin 'significantia', from 'significare' (to signify, indicate), which is a combination of 'signum' (sign) and 'facere' (to make).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the quality of being a 'sign' of something important.