im·por·tant  /ɪmˈpɔrtənt/

adj

1. of great significance or value; "important people"; "the important questions of the day"

synset: important, of_import

antonym: unimportant

2. important in effect or meaning; "a significant change in tax laws"; "a significant change in the Constitution"; "a significant contribution"; "significant details"; "statistically significant"

synset: significant, important

antonym: insignificant, unimportant

3. of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis; "a crucial moment in his career"; "a crucial election"; "a crucial issue for women"

synset: crucial, important

antonym: noncrucial

4. having authority or ascendancy or influence; "an important official"; "the captain's authoritative manner"

synset: authoritative, important

5. having or suggesting a consciousness of high position; "recited the decree with an important air"; "took long important strides in the direction of his office"

synset: important

Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

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