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The definition of important is having great significance or consequence.

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An example of important events are the consequences of World War II.

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adjective

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

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

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adjective

Strongly affecting the course of events or the nature of things; significant: an important message that must get through; close friends who are important to me.
Having or suggesting a consciousness of high position or authority; authoritative: recited the decree with an important air.
Obsolete Importunate.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Medieval Latin importāns, important-

Origin: , present participle of importāre, to mean

Origin: , from Latin, to import; see import

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im·porˈtant·ly adverb

Usage Note: Some critics have objected to the use of the phrase more importantly in place of more important when one introduces an assertion, as in More importantly, no one is ready to step into the vacuum left by the retiring senator. But both forms are widely used by reputable writers, and there is no obvious reason for preferring one or the other.

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