the quality of being worthy of attention or importance
example
The significance of the findings in the study cannot be overlooked, as they could lead to major advancements in medical research.
synonyms
importancevaluemeaning
word origin — The word 'significance' originates from the Latin 'significantia', which means 'to signify'.
significance, constraint, neglect, validity, alteration: meanings and examples
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significance · noun/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being worthy of attention or importance
The significance of the findings in the study cannot be overlooked, as they could lead to major advancements in medical research.
Synonyms: importance, value, meaning
Origin: The word 'significance' originates from the Latin 'significantia', which means 'to signify'.
constraint · noun/kənˈstreɪnt/
a limitation or restriction on a person's ability or freedom to act
The budgetary constraint forced the committee to eliminate several projects from their plan.
Synonyms: limitation, restriction, restraint
Origin: Middle English (in the sense 'restraint', also 'constrain, compel'), from Old French 'constraindre', from Latin 'constringere', meaning 'to bind tightly'.
neglect · noun/nɪˈɡlɛkt/
the failure to care for something or someone
The neglect of the abandoned building led to its rapid deterioration, drawing concerns from the community.
Synonyms: oversight, disregard, indifference
Origin: from Latin 'neglectus', past participle of 'neglegere', meaning 'to disregard or not attend to'.
validity · noun/vəˈlɪdəti/
the quality of being logically or factually sound or acceptable
The validity of the research findings was questioned after new evidence emerged.
Synonyms: soundness, legitimacy, reliability
Origin: from Latin 'validitas', from 'validus' meaning 'strong, powerful'
alteration · noun/ˌɑːl.təˈreɪ.ʃən/
the action or process of changing or modifying something
The alteration of the schedule was necessary to accommodate everyone's preferences.
Synonyms: change, modification, adjustment
Origin: From Middle English 'alteracion', from Latin 'alteratio', from 'alterare' meaning 'to change, to make different'.