Importance
10 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The state or quality of being significant, valuable, or having great effect or influence. The degree to which something matters or deserves attention.
“The manager emphasised the importance of punctuality and professional conduct.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪmˈpɔːtəns/
Syllables
im·por·tance
Related Words
Antonyms
unimportance
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Wordle
Contains three E's, two I's, and -ANCE ending pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 16 points; good length at 10 letters with the C (3 pts) and M (3 pts)
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