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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