significant
/sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/
SꞮꞬNꞮF · ɪ · kənt (3 syllables)
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Definition
Signifying something; carrying meaning.
Etymology
From Latin significans, present participle of significare, from signum (“sign”) + ficare (“do, make”), variant of facere.
Example Sentences
- "a significant word or sound"
- "a significant look"
- "It was well said of Plotinus, that the stars were significant, but not efficient."
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