B1nounformalacademichistory
US/sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/
UK/sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/
the importance of something, or the special meaning it has
In context
Few people understood the significance of the discovery at the time.
The temple has great religious significance for local people.
The study found no statistical significance between the two groups.
Words that go with significance
noun + preposition
- significance ofThe teacher explained the significance of the date.
- of little significanceThe change is of little significance to most users.
adjective + noun
- great significanceThis event has great significance for our town.
- historical significanceThe bridge has historical significance.
- statistical significanceThe difference did not reach statistical significance.
verb + noun
- understand the significanceChildren may not understand the significance of saving.