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importance

noun

im·​por·​tance im-ˈpȯr-tᵊn(t)s How to pronounce importance (audio)
 especially Southern US and New England  -tən(t)s,
-dən(t)s
1
a
: the quality or state of being important : consequence
b
: an important aspect or bearing : significance
2
obsolete : import, meaning
3
obsolete : importunity
4
obsolete : a weighty matter

Synonyms

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importance, consequence, moment, weight, significance mean a quality or aspect having great worth or significance.

importance implies a value judgment of the superior worth or influence of something or someone.

a region with no cities of importance

consequence generally implies importance because of probable or possible effects.

the style you choose is of little consequence

moment implies conspicuous or self-evident consequence.

a decision of great moment

weight implies a judgment of the immediate relative importance of something.

the argument carried no weight with the judge

significance implies a quality or character that should mark a thing as important but that is not self-evident and may or may not be recognized.

the treaty's significance

Example Sentences

The teacher lectured the students on the importance of mutual respect. He exaggerated the importance of his role in the rescue mission. The negotiations have taken on added importance in the wake of the bomb attack. a matter of little importance
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of importance was in the 15th century

Phrases Containing importance

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