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significant

From Wiktionary
significant is on the Academic Word List.
Significant is on the Academic Vocabulary List.

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA (key): /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/
  • (US) IPA (key): /sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.kənt/ or /sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.ɡənt/
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Adjective

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Positive
significant

Comparative
more significant

Superlative
most significant

  1. If something is significant, it is important, or large, enough to pay attention to or to believe.
    There was a significant drop in the price of gas today, causing drivers to line up at the pumps to fill up.
  2. A significant look, movement, etc. is one that has a particular meaning.

Synonyms

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Antonyms

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