Added 8 October 2026
important
/ɪmˈpɔː.tənt/ adjective
In Latin: gravis, magnus Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about important at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Of great significance or value.
important people
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Important in effect or meaning.
a significant change in tax laws
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Of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis.
a crucial moment in his career
Origin
From Middle English important, from Medieval Latin important-, importāns. By surface analysis, import (“to be important”) + -ant. Displaced native Old English hēah and hefiġ.
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