importance

/ɪmˈpɔːtəns/

Definitions

1. noun

the state of being greatly valued or considered

“The importance of education cannot be overstated.”

2. noun

the fact or condition of being a particular quality or characteristic

“The importance of teamwork in a successful project cannot be ignored.”

3. noun

a person or thing that is of great value or significance

“He is a person of great importance in the company.”

4. noun

the quality of being a particular quality or characteristic

“The importance of being on time cannot be emphasized enough.”

5. noun

the state of being significant or influential

“The importance of the discovery cannot be overstated.”

6. noun

the quality or state of being of great value or significance

“The importance of the research cannot be ignored.”

Synonyms

  • influence
  • magnitude
  • significance
  • value
  • weight

Antonyms

  • insignificance
  • irrelevance
  • unimportance