Significance: English Vocabulary List

extremely important or necessary

"This is a critical time."

"Having a clear understanding of the problem is critical to finding an effective solution that will last."

essential and highly important to a particular process, situation, or outcome

"This is a key point."

"The key factor in the success of the project was the excellent communication between the team members."

serious and of great importance

"This is major."

"The major hurricane caused widespread destruction along the coast and forced thousands of residents to evacuate their homes."

significant in amount or degree

"It was substantial."

"The substantial increase in funding will allow the research team to pursue groundbreaking new avenues of study."

resulting from a particular event or situation

"It was consequential."

"The consequential decision to drop the atomic bomb ended the war but caused decades of suffering for survivors."

well-known or easily recognizable due to importance, influence, or distinct features

"He is a prominent figure."

"The prominent scientist was invited to speak at the international conference about climate change and its effects on coastal cities."

having the leading or primary position in terms of significance or rank

"He is foremost."

"The foremost expert on climate change was invited to speak at the United Nations about the urgent need for action."

having the highest importance

"This is the chief reason."

"The chief concern for the company at this moment is to increase its market share."

worthy of attention or recognition because of exceptional quality or distinct characteristics

"An outstanding student."

"Her outstanding performance in the competition earned her a standing ovation and widespread admiration."

having great importance and requiring immediate attention or action

"It is imperative."

"It is imperative that you wear a seatbelt every time you drive because it could save your life."

first in importance or rank

"This is a prime location."

"The prime objective of the mission was to secure the valuable artifact before enemy forces arrived."

having exceptional importance or significant impact

"The achievement is monumental."

"The discovery of penicillin was a monumental breakthrough in the history of medicine."