Cool MateSignificance
UK /["/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/"]/US /["/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/"]/
Definition
the importance of something, especially when this has an effect on what happens in the future
In simple words: The importance of something.
Examples
- The significance of this discovery cannot be overstated.
- Historians debate the significance of the event in shaping modern society.
- The statistical significance of the results indicates that the experiment was successful.
- He failed to grasp the true significance of her words.
- Her speech highlighted the significance of cultural diversity.
Usage notes
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversations unless discussing important matters.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'sign' as a way to understand the 'importance' of something.
Collocations
- considerable
- cosmic
- deep
- have
- acquire
- assume
- lie in something
- attach to something
- significance for
- significance to
- of significance
- be of little, no, etc. significance
- considerable
- cosmic
- deep
- have
- acquire
- assume
- lie in something
- attach to something
- significance for
- significance to
- of significance
- be of little, no, etc. significance
Synonyms
- importance
- meaning
- value
- relevance
- consequence
Antonyms
- insignificance
- unimportance
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'significant' as an adjective.
- Using it in overly casual contexts.
- Mispronouncing it as 'signifigance'.