significance

Definition

  • noun: the quality of being important
  • noun: something that is conveyed as a meaning often obscurely or indirectly
  • synonyms: accent, acceptation, affective meaning

Examples

  • People in ancient times assigned a particular 'significance' to the number seven.

  • This building should be preserved because of its historical 'significance'.

  • I failed to understand/grasp/appreciate the 'significance' of her remarks.

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