IMPORTANT


Meaning of IMPORTANT in English

adj.

Pronunciation: im- ' po ̇ r-t ə nt, esp Southern & NewEng -t ə nt, -d ə nt

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English importante, from Medieval Latin important-, importans, present participle of importare to signify ― more at IMPORT

Date: 15th century

1 : marked by or indicative of significant worth or consequence : valuable in content or relationship

2 obsolete : IMPORTUNATE , URGENT

3 : giving evidence of a feeling of self-importance

usage see IMPORTANTLY

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.