Important: meaning, definitions and examples
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important
[ ɪmˈpɔːtnt ]
in a conversation
Of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being.
Synonyms
critical, crucial, essential, significant, vital
Examples of usage
- It is important to prioritize your tasks to meet the deadline.
- Voting is an important civic duty.
in a discussion
A thing that is of great significance or value.
Synonyms
crucial element, key factor, significant thing, valuable thing
Examples of usage
- Family is the most important thing in life.
- Education is an important aspect of personal growth.
Translations
Translations of the word "important" in other languages:
🇵🇹 importante
🇮🇳 महत्वपूर्ण (mahatvapoorna)
🇩🇪 wichtig
🇮🇩 penting
🇺🇦 важливий
🇵🇱 ważny
🇯🇵 重要 (じゅうよう, jūyō)
🇫🇷 important
🇪🇸 importante
🇹🇷 önemli
🇰🇷 중요한 (jung-yohan)
🇸🇦 مهم (muhim)
🇨🇿 důležitý
🇸🇰 dôležitý
🇨🇳 重要 (zhòngyào)
🇸🇮 pomemben
🇮🇸 mikilvægt
🇰🇿 маңызды (mańyzdy)
🇬🇪 მნიშვნელოვანი (mnishvnelovani)
🇦🇿 əhəmiyyətli
🇲🇽 importante
Word origin
The word 'important' originated from the Latin word 'importare', which means 'to bring in' or 'to signify'. Over time, the word evolved in meaning to represent something of great significance or value. It has been used in various languages and cultures to emphasize the importance of certain things or actions.
See also: import, importance.