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important

Syllabification: (im·por·tant)

Pronunciation: /imˈpôrtnt/

Definition of important

of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being:important habitats for wildlife it is important to avoid monosyllabic answers [sentence adverb]:the speech had passion and, more important, compassion
(of a person) having high rank or status.
(of an artist or artistic work) significantly original and influential.

Origin:

late Middle English: from medieval Latin important- 'being of consequence', from the verb importare (see import)

The ending of important is spelled -ant.

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