importance
- 1How much something matters, or the fact that it matters a lot.
Like a gold star that marks the thing you must not forget.
She finally understood the importance of getting enough sleep.
Everyone could see the importance of the new safety rules.
UsageSay the importance of something, or that it is of great importance.
Similarmoment, significance, consequence, weight
Oppositeinsignificance, triviality
- 2A person's high status or standing, either real or imagined.
Like being the captain of a team, where others look up to you.
He walked around the office with an air of great importance.
The mayor enjoyed the importance that came with her new job.
UsageOften in a sense of your own importance, which can suggest too much pride.
Similarstatus, standing, stature, prestige, eminence
Oppositeobscurity
- 3A thing or matter that has real value or meaning.
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Origin
It came through Middle English and Middle French from Medieval Latin importantia. It can be seen as "import" plus the ending "-ance".
Checked 7 Nov 2026 · 2 facts
- Importance came through Middle English and Middle French from Medieval Latin importantia. en.wiktionary.org
- Importance can be analyzed as import plus -ance. en.wiktionary.org