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Word: Importance
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 16th century: from French, from medieval Latin importantia, from important- ‘being of consequence’, from the verb importare (see import)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪmˈpɔːt(ə)ns
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the state or fact of being of great significance or value
Short Definition:state or fact of being of great significance or value
Examples:- the importance of a good education
- an issue of great importance
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