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Pronunciation

IPA Phonetic Spelling of "important"

IPA: /ɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

Breakdown by Syllable:

  • im: /ɪm/

    • /ɪ/ - short "i" sound

    • /m/ - "m" sound

  • por: /pɔːr/

    • /p/ - "p" sound

    • /ɔː/ - long "o" sound

    • /r/ - "r" sound

  • tant: /tənt/

    • /t/ - "t" sound

    • /ə/ - schwa sound (reduced vowel)

    • /n/ - "n" sound

    • /t/ - "t" sound

Word Form Variations

important (singular)

  • importants (plural)

  • importanter (comparative)

  • importantest (superlative)

Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms

Adjective

  • Definition: Having great significance or value; essential; crucial.

    • Synonyms: crucial, vital, essential, indispensable, consequential

    • Antonyms: unimportant, trivial, insignificant, negligible, inconsequential

Noun

  • Definition: Something of great significance or value.

    • Synonyms: essential, priority, cornerstone, bedrock

    • Antonyms: triviality, irrelevance, insignificance

Adverb

  • Definition: In a manner that is crucial or essential.

    • Synonyms: critically, vitally, essentially

    • Antonyms: unimportantly, trivially

Examples of Use

Books

  • Academic Textbooks: "The development of a strong foundation in mathematics is important for success in STEM fields." (OpenStax College Algebra)

  • Fiction: "It was important for her to maintain a strong front, even as fear gnawed at her insides." (Stephen King, The Shining)

Newspapers

  • News Article: "Climate change is an important issue that requires immediate global action." (The New York Times)

  • Opinion Piece: "Access to quality education is important for breaking the cycle of poverty." (The Guardian)

Online Publications

  • Blog Post: "Sleep is important for overall health and well-being." (Healthline)

  • Social Media: "It's important to support small businesses in our community." (Instagram post)

Entertainment

  • Movie: "This mission is important, Mr. Bond." (James Bond franchise)

  • Television: "It's important to remember where you came from." (Character dialogue from a TV drama)

  • Music: "It's important to be yourself." (Song lyrics)

General Public Discourse

  • Political Speech: "Healthcare is an important right for all citizens." (Politician's speech)

  • Everyday Conversation: "It's important to eat a balanced diet." (Casual conversation)

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the word "important" across various contexts, highlighting its significance in both formal and informal language.

10 Famous Quotes Using the term Important

  1. "The most important thing is to enjoy your life — to be happy — it's all that matters." (Audrey Hepburn)

  2. "It is important to learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow." (Albert Einstein)

  3. "The important thing is not to stop questioning." (Albert Einstein)

  4. "The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in." (Morrie Schwartz, from "Tuesdays with Morrie")  

  5. "It is important to remember that we cannot change the past, but we can change the future." (Unknown)

  6. "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." (Franklin D. Roosevelt)

  7. "It is important to set goals, but it is even more important to enjoy the journey." (John Wooden)

  8. "The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do." (Pelé)

  9. "It is important to be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." (Plato)

  10. "The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn't said." (Peter Drucker)

Etymology

The Story of "Important"

Imagine a word is like a person with a family history. The word "important" has a long family tree that goes back to Latin.

In Latin, there was a word "importare" which meant "to bring in" or "to carry in". Over time, this word changed its meaning. Instead of just bringing in things, it started to mean "bringing in something of great value or weight". So, something that was "important" was like something that carried a lot of weight or significance.

The word "important" then traveled from Latin to French, and finally to English. By the time it reached English, around the 1400s, it had already changed its meaning to what we know today: something that is very significant or crucial.

So, the next time you use the word "important", remember that it's a word with a long history, starting from bringing things in and ending up meaning something very valuable!

Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Important

Common Phrases

  • Of great importance

  • Of paramount importance

  • Of vital importance

Less Common Phrases

  • Holds significant weight

  • Carries considerable import

  • Is of the utmost consequence

Original Phrases

  • Is a cornerstone to

  • Is a linchpin of

  • Is indispensable for

Synonyms with Similar Effect (in Idioms)

  • Crucial (e.g., "crucial moment")

  • Vital (e.g., "vital to survival")

  • Essential (e.g., "essential component")

Reason for Limited Idioms:

  • "Important" is a relatively straightforward word with a clear meaning. It's often used directly rather than in figurative or idiomatic expressions.

  • Many idioms convey the idea of importance without using the word itself, relying on more vivid or metaphorical language.

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Source Information

Definition of important  from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.