Significant

Pronunciation: /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

Significant (adjective)

  1. Having a lot of importance or meaning.
  2. Large enough to be noticed or have an effect.
  3. Suggesting a hidden or special meaning.

Examples

  • The discovery was significant for the scientific community.
  • Her contribution to the project was significant.

Common collocations: significant impact, significant role, significant change, significant difference, significant amount

Synonyms of Significant

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Significant

  • — when discussing importance or relevance
  • — when discussing matters of little importance