Significance
12 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The quality of being worthy of attention; importance. Significance indicates meaning, relevance, or the degree to which something matters or has consequence.
“The archaeological discovery held tremendous significance for understanding ancient civilisations.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
Syllables
sig·nif·i·cance
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Antonyms
insignificance
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Wordle
Contains 'SIGNIFIC' base with multiple 'I' vowels; 'ANCE' suffix
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Scrabble
Strong 12-letter word with 'F' and 'C' for extra points; formal vocabulary
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