importance
Translation
importance, significance
Examples
He stressed the importance of education.
He stressed the importance of education.
This is a matter of great importance.
This is a matter of great importance.
Grammar Patterns
the importance of ((sth. / -ing)) He knows the importance of hard work.
of ((...)) importance This is a matter of great importance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: significance, consequence, value; Antonyms: insignificance
Etymology
From the adjective 'important' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ance'.
Memory Tips
If something is 'important', it has 'importance'. The '-ance' ending signals that it's a noun.