📌significance

noun
/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

Meaning

the quality of being important, meaningful, or worthy of attention
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance

Example Sentences

The significance of the discovery was recognized worldwide.

The discovery has great significance for medical research.

Example Expressions

of great significance

Synonyms

importance, meaning, value, weight, consequence, relevance
Entry 1
importance, meaning, value, weight, consequence
Entry 2
importance, meaning, consequence, relevance

Antonyms

insignificance, triviality, irrelevance
Entry 1
insignificance, triviality
Entry 2
insignificance, irrelevance, triviality

Collocations

historical significance, cultural significance, great significance, significance level, statistical significance
Entry 1
historical significance, cultural significance, great significance, significance level
Entry 2
great significance, historical significance, statistical significance, cultural significance

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