English · Adjectives
significant
/sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/
[/sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/]
important, notable
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Large or important enough to have an effect or be noticed.
Example
There was a significant rise in sales after the new advertisement appeared.
There was a significant rise in sales after the new advertisement appeared.
Etymology
From Latin 'significare' (to indicate, mean).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in research, statistics, and formal writing.