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Pronunciation / Transliteration: mahatvapurna
"यह निर्णय हमारे लिए बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है।"
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', present participle of 'importare', meaning 'to bring in' or 'to signify/matter'. By the 15th century in Middle French and early modern English, the meaning shifted from 'carrying significance' to 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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