Important
Example: It is important to learn about history for our future.
Definition
"Important" describes something of great significance or value, especially in the context of history, where it refers to events, facts, or lessons that have a major impact on understanding the past and shaping the future.
Etymology
The word "important" comes from the Latin verb 'importare,' meaning 'to bring in' or 'to carry in.' Over time, it evolved to mean something that carries weight or consequence. Did you know? "Important" originally implied bearing influence or significance, which perfectly fits its historical usage.
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"Important" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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