The significance
Example: The significance explains why the result matters
Definition
"The significance" refers to the importance or meaning of something, especially in explaining why a particular result or event matters or has value. It highlights the reason behind the relevance or impact of a subject in a given context.
Etymology
The phrase "the significance" derives from the Latin word 'significare,' meaning 'to signify or indicate.' Over time, it evolved in English to represent the importance or meaning of something, often used to emphasize why something is noteworthy or meaningful. Did you know? The root 'sign-' is also found in words like signal and signature, all related to conveying meaning.
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"The significance" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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