Sekirov Dictionary

significant

UK /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/US /sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.kənt/

adjective 6
noun 1
forms 3

adjective6

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important, and making a clear difference to something
- That was a significant step in the right direction.
- The First World War was a significant event.
Reasonably large in number or amount.
Having a low probability of occurring by chance (for example, having high correlation and thus likely to be related).
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Signifying something; carrying meaning.
- It was well said of Plotinus, that the stars were significant, but not efficient. — 1614
Having a covert or hidden meaning.
Of a digit or figure, see significant figure.

noun1

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That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.
- In dumb significants proclaim your thoughts. — 1591

forms

significants · more significant · most significant

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