/ sɪgˈnɪfɪkəntli; NAmE / adverb
1.
in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect on sth or to be noticed :
The two sets of figures are not significantly different.
Profits have increased significantly over the past few years.
2.
in a way that has a particular meaning :
Significantly, he did not deny that there might be an election.
3.
in a way that has a special or secret meaning :
She paused significantly before she answered.