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significancethe quality of being worthy of attention; importance

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the quality of being worthy of attention; importance

Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

Korean meaning: 중요성, 의의, 중대함

Korean pronunciation: 시그**니**피컨스

Example Sentences

  • The significance of wearing mismatched socks to the interview was lost on him until he didn't get the job.
  • Scientists are still debating the significance of the unusual data patterns.
  • The significance of her eye roll was immediately understood by everyone in the meeting.

significance

NOUN

//sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns//

the quality of being worthy of attention; importance

significance concept
💡 Concept

the quality of being worthy of attention; importance

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
🇬🇧 UK/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

🌳Etymology

Rootsignific
Suffix--ance

Origin

From Latin 'significantia', derived from 'significare' meaning 'to make known' or 'to signify'. The word combines 'signum' (sign) and 'facere' (to make).

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🎵Rhyme

magnificencebeneficence
magnificence
beneficence

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The significance of wearing mismatched socks to the interview was lost on him until he didn't get the job.

Scientists are still debating the significance of the unusual data patterns.

😄 Fun example

The significance of her eye roll was immediately understood by everyone in the meeting.

The treaty holds enormous significance for international relations.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

importancemeaningconsequenceweightrelevance

Antonyms

insignificancetrivialityirrelevance

Related

significantsignifysignsymbolimplication