Important Definition

ĭm-pôrtnt

adjective

Strongly affecting the course of events or the nature of things; significant.

An important message that must get through; close friends who are important to me.

American Heritage

Meaning a great deal; having much significance, consequence, or value.

Webster's New World

Having high social rank or influence; prominent.

Government leaders and other important people.

American Heritage

Having, or acting as if having, power, authority, influence, high position, etc.

Webster's New World

Importunate.

American Heritage

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Origin of Important

Middle English from Old French from Medieval Latin importāns important- present participle of importāre to mean from Latin to import import

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Middle French important, from Latin importans

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