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significance

noun/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

definition

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
importance,value,meaning
word origin — The word 'significance' originates from the Latin 'significantia', which means 'to signify'.

IELTS Vocabulary — Set 168

Set 168 of IELTS Vocabulary covers 5 words: significance, constraint, neglect, validity, alteration. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. 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'.

  2. 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'.

  3. 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'.

  4. 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'

  5. 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'.