Definitions for important
Overview of adj important
The adj important has 5 senses? (first 4 from tagged texts)
1. (146) important, of import
(of great significance or value; "important people"; "the important questions of the day")
2. (4) significant, important
(important in effect or meaning; "a significant change in tax laws"; "a significant change in the Constitution"; "a significant contribution"; "significant details"; "statistically significant")
3. (2) crucial, important
(of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis; "a crucial moment in his career"; "a crucial election"; "a crucial issue for women")
4. (1) authoritative, important
(having authority or ascendancy or influence; "an important official"; "the captain's authoritative manner")
5. important
(having or suggesting a consciousness of high position; "recited the decree with an important air"; "took long important strides in the direction of his office")
