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important definition

im·por·tant (im pôrt′'nt)

adjective

  1. meaning a great deal; having much significance, consequence, or value
  2. having, or acting as if having, power, authority, influence, high position, etc.
  3. Obsolete importunate (sense )

Etymology: Fr < OIt importante < ML importans, prp. of importare: see import

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