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significance

noun

sig·​nif·​i·​cance sig-ˈni-fi-kən(t)s How to pronounce significance (audio)
1
a
: something that is conveyed as a meaning often obscurely or indirectly
b
: the quality of conveying or implying
2
a
: the quality of being important : moment
b
: the quality of being statistically significant

Synonyms

  • content
  • denotation
  • drift
  • import
  • intent
  • intention
  • meaning
  • purport
  • sense
  • signification
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Example Sentences

The discovery has great significance to researchers. His age is of little significance. This building should be preserved because of its historical significance. Does the ceremony have any religious significance? Her work has a significance that will last beyond her lifetime. I failed to understand the significance of her remarks. Does the date March 16 have some special significance to you? People in ancient times assigned a particular significance to the number seven. See More
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

significance

noun

sig·​nif·​i·​cance sig-ˈni-fi-kəns How to pronounce significance (audio)
1
: meaning sense 2 What is the significance of the ribbon she's wearing?
2
: importance
It's a subject of some significance.

significances

noun

plural of significance
as in meanings
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action the significance of that word is much debated by biblical scholars

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