Significant
11 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Important, notable, or large enough to have an effect or be worthy of attention. It indicates considerable meaning or consequence.
“The discovery represented a significant breakthrough in medical research.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/
Syllables
sig·nif·i·cant
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Synonyms
Antonyms
insignificantnonsignificant
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Wordle
Contains three I's and two N's; -ANT suffix ending
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Scrabble
Worth 17 points; good balance for strategic placement
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