significance

sig·nif·i·cance

Use significance in a sentence

Derek's grandfather's war medal has a special significance for the family.

noun

Significance is defined as the importance or meaning of something.

An example of significance is loving an old watch because it was your father’s.

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significance

that which is signified; meaning
the quality of being significant; suggestiveness; expressiveness
importance; consequence; moment

Origin of significance

Late Middle English from Classical Latin significantia from significans: see significant

Also sig·nif′i·cancy

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significance

noun

The state or quality of being significant: a matter of some significance. See Synonyms at importance.
A meaning that is expressed or implied: What was the significance of that smile?

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Noun

(plural significances)

The extent to which something matters; importance
As a juror your opinion is of great significance for the outcome of the trial.
Meaning.
the significance of a gesture

Origin

From Latin significantia.

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