The researchers found a significant correlation between diet and health outcomes.
synonyms
meaningfulimportantnoteworthy
word origin — from Latin 'significans', meaning 'indicating, signifying', from 'significare' which means 'to signify'
significant, abrupt, dramatic, impure, neat: meanings and examples
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significant · adjective/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
having meaning or importance
The researchers found a significant correlation between diet and health outcomes.
Synonyms: meaningful, important, noteworthy
Origin: from Latin 'significans', meaning 'indicating, signifying', from 'significare' which means 'to signify'
abrupt · adjective/əˈbrʌpt/
occurring suddenly and unexpectedly
The meeting came to an abrupt end when the fire alarm went off.
Synonyms: sudden, unexpected, hasty
Origin: from Latin 'abruptus', meaning 'broken off, steep', from 'ab-' (off, away from) + 'rumpere' (to break)
dramatic · adjective/drəˈmætɪk/
relating to drama or the performance of plays often characterized by intense emotion or conflict
The play featured a dramatic climax that had the audience on the edge of their seats.
Synonyms: theatrical, emotive, striking
Origin: from the Latin 'dramaticus', derived from the Greek 'dramatikos', meaning 'pertaining to drama'.
impure · adjective/ɪmˈpjʊr/
not pure or contaminated
The water from the river was deemed impure due to the high levels of contamination from nearby factories.
Synonyms: contaminated, unclean, polluted
Origin: from Latin 'impurus', from 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'purus' meaning 'pure'
neat · adjective/nit/
tidy and organized in appearance
She always keeps her desk neat and tidy, making it easy to find her supplies.
Synonyms: tidy, orderly, organized
Origin: From Old English 'neat', meaning 'clean, tidy', related to the word 'neat' in Middle English.