Word IMPORTANCE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

importance

🇺🇸 [ɪmˈpɔːrtəns]

Meanings

The state or fact of being significant, valuable, or necessary. Importance refers to the degree to which something has a profound effect or is considered essential for achieving a goal or objective.

Examples

• The importance of education cannot be overstated.
• Her role in the project increased in importance as the deadline approached.
• The importance of regular exercise for health is widely recognized.

Synonyms

significance • value • relevance

Antonyms

insignificance • unimportance • triviality