significant
Translation
important, noteworthy, considerable
Examples
It was a significant moment in history.
It was a significant moment in history.
There has been a significant increase in sales.
There has been a significant increase in sales.
Grammar Patterns
significant ((noun)) important or large enough to be noticed There was a significant change in policy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: important, major, substantial; Antonyms: insignificant, trivial
Etymology
From Latin 'signum' (sign) + 'facere' (to make), meaning 'to make a sign', hence 'to indicate importance'.
Memory Tips
Think of something that is a big 'sign' of something else – it's 'significant'.