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Definition significant in British English

significant adjective

adjective
/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
1

very large or noticeable

Example

I think we can save a significant amount of time.

Example

The increase in enrolment this year is significant.

Example

a significant portion of the population

Synonyms and related words
large big high obvious clear significant
2

very important

Example

Davis was one of the most significant musicians of the last century.

Example

There's been some significant progress.

Synonyms and related words
important major key
3

having a special meaning that only some people understand

Example

The look he gave her seemed to be significant.

Synonyms and related words
meaningful unambiguous significant
Definition significant in British English