English · Word Candidate

important

/ɪmˈpɔː.tənt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: importanter · importantest

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Having relevant and crucial value; having import.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Adjective

We thought it important for there to be a fire escape at the back of every building.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “important” mean?

Having relevant and crucial value; having import.

Is “important” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.