significant
Translation
significant, important, noteworthy
Examples
This is a significant discovery.
This is a significant discovery.
There was a significant increase in sales.
There was a significant increase in sales.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) important or large enough to be noticed This is a significant discovery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: important, meaningful, consequential; Antonyms: insignificant, trivial
Etymology
From Latin 'significare' (to make a sign), from 'signum' (sign) + 'facere' (to make).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'sign' that points to something important.