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Synonyms for significant

Grammar : Adj
Spell : sig-nif-i-kuhnt
Phonetic Transcription : sɪgˈnɪf ɪ kənt

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Définition of significant

Origin :
  • 1570s, "having a meaning," from Latin significantem (nominative significans, present participle of significare "make known, indicate" (see signify). Earlier in the same sense was significative (c.1400). Often "having a special or secret meaning," hence "important" (1761). Related: Significantly. Significant figure is from 1680s. Significant other (n.) attested by 1961, in psychology, "the most influential other person in the patient's world."
  • adj telling, meaningful
  • adj important, critical
Example sentences :
  • Its most significant details were of a sordid kind, familiar to poverty.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Mrs. Pendarves went to see it, and her criticisms are significant for the taste of the time.
  • Extract from : « Handel » by Edward J. Dent
  • The Peace Mark was only one of the significant ways in which Indians painted their faces.
  • Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin
  • This essay is quite as significant for what it has not said as for what it has said.
  • Extract from : « Understanding the Scriptures » by Francis McConnell
  • "You do not know but it may be a friend," was his significant answer.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • He seemed to understand me, and swallowed it himself, in a significant manner.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • These observations were accompanied with the most significant looks.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • The unaccustomed action was significant; it bespoke a passionate loyalty.
  • Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown
  • And Gaunt, who was standing by, and knew it also, telegraphed a significant look to Huntley.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • "I don't want to follow him," he replied, with a significant simplicity.
  • Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White

Antonyms for significant

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