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| im·por·tant [ im páwrt'nt ] |
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1. having value or significance: worthy of note or consideration, especially for its interest, value, or relevance
 an important scientific discovery
an important author
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2. high-ranking: with high social position or influence among people
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3. pompous: seeming to assume more status, significance, or value than is actually due
strode into the room with an important air
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| [15th century. < medieval Latin important-, present participle of importare (see import)] |
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| im·por·tant·ly adverb |
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