1 large or important enough to have an effect or to be noticed:
a highly significant discovery * The results of the experiment are not statistically significant. * There are no significant differences between the two groups of students. * Your work has shown a significant improvement. * These views are held by a significant proportion of the population. * It is significant that girls generally do better in examinations than boys. * The drug has had no significant effect on stopping the spread of the disease.
OPPINSIGNIFICANT
2 having a particular meaning:
It is significant that he changed his will only days before his death.
3 [usuallybeforenoun] having a special or secret meaning that is not understood by everyone
SYNMEANINGFUL:
a significant look / smile
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