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Synonyms & Similar Words
notable
noteworthy
important
considerable
substantial
meaningful
consequential
momentous
pivotal
crucial
critical
decisive
influential
impactful
effective
powerful
potent
remarkable
exceptional
outstanding
extraordinary
impressive
striking
noticeable
evident
apparent
obvious
palpable
perceptible
discernible
notable
prominent
distinguished
famous
celebrated
renowned
illustrious
eminent
respected
esteemed
honored
prestigious
notable
memorable
historic
landmark
groundbreaking
pioneering
trailblazing
Meaning of Significant
The primary meaning of the word "significant" is having a special or important meaning or purpose.
Definitions
- Having or showing a special or important meaning or purpose
- * Having a special or important relationship to something
- * Having a large or important effect
Etymology of Significant
The word "significant" comes from the Latin words "signum" meaning sign and "facere" meaning to make, with the suffix "-ic" added to form an adjective
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that has a special or important meaning or purpose
Example Uses
- The discovery of the new species was a significant milestone in the field of biology
- * The company's significant investment in research and development led to the creation of several new products
- * The significant increase in temperature over the past decade has had a major impact on the environment
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
insignificant
unimportant
trivial
minor
negligible
inconsequential
irrelevant
immaterial
unnoteworthy
unnoticed
unremarkable
ordinary
mundane
routine
commonplace
everyday
usual
normal
standard
average
mediocre
inconspicuous
obscure
faint
slight
imperceptible
invisible