Significatiu
Example: Aquest canvi té un impacte significatiu en la comunitat local.
Definition
"Significatiu" is a Catalan adjective describing something that has considerable importance, meaning, or impact. It is used to express that an event, change, or element is notably relevant or influential within a particular context. For example, a "significatiu" change affects the local community noticeably.
Etymology
The word "significatiu" comes from the Latin root 'significativus,' which means 'indicative' or 'meaningful.' It evolved through Old Catalan influenced by Latin, retaining the sense of conveying importance or meaning. Did you know? The root 'sign-' relates to signs or signals, emphasizing something that clearly points to significance.
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"Significatiu" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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