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10 Language-to-English DictionariesImportant
/ɪmˈpɔːr.tənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being.
"It is important to read the instructions carefully before starting the exam." - 2
Having high status, authority, or influence.
"She had an important meeting with the director of the company."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin word 'importantem', accusative of 'importans', present participle of 'importare' (to bring in, signify, matter). Entering the English language in the late 16th century via French, the word shifted from meaning 'carrying significance' to its modern primary sense of having great weight, value, or consequence.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Important" is said worldwide
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important
Transliteration: /ɛ̃.pɔʁ.tɑ̃/
"Il est important de respecter les délais."
wichtig
Transliteration: /ˈvɪç.tɪç/
"Es ist wichtig, pünktlich zu sein."
importante
Transliteration: /im.porˈtan.te/
"Questo è un documento molto importante."
importante
Transliteration: /im.poɾˈtan.te/
"La educación es importante para el futuro."
importante
Transliteration: /ĩ.poɾˈtã.tʃi/
"É muito importante beber água todos os dias."
महत्वपूर्ण
Transliteration: mahatvapurna
"यह निर्णय हमारे लिए बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है।"
重要
Transliteration: zhòngyào
"这是一个非常重要的决定。"
중요한
Transliteration: jung-yohan
"건강을 유지하는 것은 중요합니다."
重要
Transliteration: jūyō
"それは私にとって非常に重要な問題です。"
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