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important

im·por·tant [ im páwrt'nt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. having value or significance: worthy of note or consideration, especially for its interest, value, or relevance
an important scientific discovery
an important author

2. high-ranking: with high social position or influence among people

3. pompous: seeming to assume more status, significance, or value than is actually due
strode into the room with an important air

[15th century. < medieval Latin important-, present participle of importare (see import)]

im·por·tant·ly adverb
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