| query | A s__________ fact, event, or thing is one that is important or shows something.A significant fact, event, or thing is one that is important or shows something. Time would appear to be the significant factor in this whole drama. ...a very significant piece of legislation. I think it was significant that he never knew his own father. Significantly, the company recently opened a huge store in Atlanta. |
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| word | significant |
| full-definition | adjective A significant amount or effect is large enough to be important or affect a situation to a noticeable degree . A small but significant number of 11-year-olds are illiterate. ...foods that offer a significant amount of protein. It is the first drug that seems to have a very significant effect on this disease. The number of MPs now supporting him had increased significantly. America's airlines have significantly higher productivity than European ones. A significant fact, event, or thing is one that is important or shows something. Time would appear to be the significant factor in this whole drama. ...a very significant piece of legislation. I think it was significant that he never knew his own father. Significantly, the company recently opened a huge store in Atlanta. A significant action or gesture is intended to have a special meaning. Mrs Bycraft gave Rose a significant glance. She looked up at me significantly, raising an eyebrow. |
| inflections | significantlysignificantlysignificantly |
| cefr-level | B2 |
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