signal2

 
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪgn(ə)l/

adjective

[attributive]
  • striking in extent, seriousness, or importance; outstanding: he attacked the government for their signal failure of leadership

Derivatives

signally

adverb

Origin:

early 17th century: from French signalé, from the Italian past participle segnalato 'distinguished, made illustrious', from segnale 'a signal'