transcription, транскрипция: [ im-ˈpȯr-t ə nt, especially Southern & NewEng ]
-tənt, -dənt 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