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significant
/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/
In everyday conversation, 'significant' usually means 'important' or 'large.' For example, a "significant amount of money" is a lot of money. When used in science or math, it has a very specific meaning. It doesn't just mean 'important,' but that the result is mathematically proven not to be a random accident. Be careful not to confuse this with 'significance.' While 'significant' is an adjective describing something, 'significance' is the noun referring to the importance of that thing.
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My bank account took a significant hit after that textbook haul. I'm cooked.
damn that's crazy
Meanings
Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
"The new law has had a significant impact on the economy."
Statistically unlikely to have occurred by chance, typically used in scientific research.
"The study found a significant difference between the two test groups."
Examples
This represents a significant improvement in our quarterly revenue.
Look, this is a significant amount of money to lose!
Wait... did she just give me a significant look?
The results show a significant increase in patient recovery rates.
I can't believe you made such a significant mistake here!
The change in temperature was significant enough to kill the crops.
Is this a significant finding, or just a fluke, Doc?
There is no significant difference between these two luxury models.