significant
Pronunciation
[change]- (UK) IPA (key): /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/
- (US) IPA (key): /sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.kənt/ or /sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.ɡənt/
Audio (US) (file)
Adjective
[change]
Positive |
Comparative |
Superlative |
- 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.
- A significant look, movement, etc. is one that has a particular meaning.