significance
gb/sɪɡnˈɪfɪkəns/ us/sɪɡnˈɪfɪkəns/
B1
Inglese
~ 2000
jelentőség, jelentés, mondanivaló, szándék
SOSTANTIVO
B1
1
jelentőség
B1
Schema d'uso:
the significance of [something]
The discovery has great significance for medical research.
A felfedezésnek nagy jelentősége van az orvosi kutatás szempontjából.
She didn't understand the significance of his words at the time.
Akkor még nem értette szavai jelentőségét.
This monument holds special significance for the local community.
Esempi per chi studia
The book is of great significance to me.
A könyvnek nagy jelentősége van számomra.
This day has special significance for our family.
Ennek a napnak különleges jelentősége van a családunk számára.
The teacher explained the significance of the story.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'significance' with 'signification', but 'signification' is rare and more technical.
Significato
importance or notable effect
Collocazioni
great significance
|of significance
|historical significance
|special significance
|particular significance
Sinonimi
importance (A more common, general term for being important.)
|
weight (Metaphorical sense meaning importance or influence, often in formal contexts.)
Contrari
insignificance (Direct opposite, meaning lack of importance.)
|
triviality (Implies being unimportant or minor in impact.)
Temi
communication
|evaluation
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
How important or meaningful something is.
The quality of being important, having influence, or producing a notable effect.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
2
Schema d'uso:
the significance of [something]
The poem's full significance only becomes clear after several readings.
A vers teljes jelentése csak többszöri olvasás után válik világossá.
He failed to grasp the significance of her gesture.
Nem fogta fel a nő gesztusának jelentését.
What is the significance of this symbol?
Esempi per chi studia
I do not understand the significance of that word.
Nem értem annak a szónak a jelentését.
The flag has special significance for the group.
A zászlónak különleges jelentése van a csoport számára.
She explained the significance of the sign.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'significance' (meaning) with 'signal' (a sign or action).
Significato
specific meaning or message
Collocazioni
hidden significance
|true significance
|symbolic significance
Sinonimi
meaning (Most direct synonym; common in everyday speech.)
|
sense (Often used in similar contexts, but can be broader.)
Contrari
meaninglessness (Lack of meaning or message.)
Temi
language
|interpretation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
The meaning of something, especially when it is not immediately clear.
The meaning or message that something is intended to express or convey.
Grammatica
Forma base
significance
IPA
GB/sɪɡnˈɪfɪkəns/
US/sɪɡnˈɪfɪkəns/
Sillabe e accento
sig - ni - fic - ance (4 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ni)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: significance
- Plural: significance, significances
Famiglia di parole
Forms
significances
noun
Core family
Related words
sign
noun A1
Negative and opposite forms
insignificant
adjective B2
insignificance
noun
Advanced or less common
signification
noun
Espressioni
attach significance to [something]
1/ətˈæt͡ʃ sɪɡnˈɪfɪkəns tə sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
consider something important or meaningful
To think that something is important or has meaning.
Esempi
- We should not attach too much significance to these rumors.
- He attaches great significance to family traditions.
of great significance
1/əv ɡɹˈeɪt sɪɡnˈɪfɪkəns/
fixed phrase
very important or influential
Very important or with a big effect.
Esempi
- This event is of great significance to our country's history.
- Her research is of great significance in the fight against disease.
take on a new significance
1/tˈeɪk ˈɔn ə njˈu sɪɡnˈɪfɪkəns/
fixed phrase
become more important or meaningful
To become more important or have a different meaning than before.
Esempi
- After her speech, the painting took on a new significance.
- These words have taken on a new significance since the accident.