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10 Language-to-English DictionariesImportance
/ɪmˈpɔːr.təns/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality or state of being of great significance or value.
"The principal emphasized the importance of regular attendance for all students." - 2
A self-important manner or air.
"He walked into the boardroom with an undeniable sense of importance."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin word 'importantia', stemming from 'importare' (to bring in, to be of consequence), combining 'in-' (into) and 'portare' (to carry). It entered the English language in the late 16th century, shifting in meaning from carrying significance inward to the quality or state of being significant or valuable.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Importance" is said worldwide
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importance
Transliteration: ɛ̃.pɔʁ.tɑ̃s
"Elle comprend l'importance de cette décision."
Bedeutung
Transliteration: bəˈdɔʏtʊŋ
"Wir kennen die Bedeutung dieses Projekts."
importanza
Transliteration: im.porˈtan.tsa
"Hanno capito l'importanza della collaborazione."
importancia
Transliteration: im.porˈtan.sja
"Ella reconoció la importancia de la educación."
importância
Transliteration: ĩ.poɾˈtɐ̃.sjɐ
"Nós entendemos a importância deste momento."
महत्व
Transliteration: mahatva
"शिक्षा का हमारे जीवन में बहुत महत्व है।"
重要性
Transliteration: zhòng yào xìng
"我们必须意识到健康的重要性。"
중요성
Transliteration: jung-yo-seong
"우리는 그 문제의 중요성을 잘 알고 있다."
重要性
Transliteration: jūyōsei
"彼はそのデータの重要性を説明した。"
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