Importance vs. Important

Importance vs. Important — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Importance and Important

Importancenoun

The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.

Importantadjective

Having relevant and crucial value.

It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience.

Importancenoun

significance or prominence.

Importantadjective

of great significance or value;

important peoplethe important questions of the day

Importancenoun

personal status or standing.

Importantadjective

important in effect or meaning;

a significant change in tax lawsa significant change in the Constitutiona significant contributionsignificant detailsstatistically significant
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Importancenoun

Something of importance.

Importantadjective

of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis;

a crucial moment in his careera crucial electiona crucial issue for women

Importancenoun

the quality of being important and worthy of note;

the importance of a well-balanced diet

Importantadjective

having authority or ascendancy or influence;

an important officialthe captain's authoritative manner

Importancenoun

a prominent status;

a person of importance

Importantadjective

having or suggesting a consciousness of high position;

recited the decree with an important airtook long important strides in the direction of his office
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