ETYM French important. Related to Import.
1. Having or suggesting a consciousness of high position.
2. Of great significance or value; SYN. of import.
ETYM Latin significans, -antis, p. pr. of significare. Related to Signify.
1. Important in effect or meaning; SYN. important.
2. Fairly large; SYN. substantial.
3. (Statistics) Too closely correlated to be attributed to chance and therefore indicating a systematic relation.