significant

Intermediate

/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

adjective
important or meaningful

significant in a sentence

  • “The historic document is of significant importance to the nation's identity.”
  • “A significant number of customers complained about the service.”
  • “He won a significant amount of money.”
  • “A significant event in the history of our nation.”

What does “significant” mean?

significant (adjective) means important or meaningful. It is pronounced /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "significant" mean?
significant (adjective) means: important or meaningful
How do you pronounce "significant"?
"significant" is pronounced /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "significant" in a sentence?
Here is "significant" used in a sentence: The historic document is of significant importance to the nation's identity.

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