importance
Definitions
The quality of being important; significance or value.
重要性；重要意义
A person's position of high rank or influence.
（人的）地位；显要
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedim- (into) + port (carry) + -ance (state/quality) = 'the quality of being carried into [consideration].' The suffix -ance turns the adjective important into the abstract noun of its quality.
Root port still carries 95 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.great importance极其重要
- 2.of importance重要的
- 3.attach importance to重视
- 4.the importance of……的重要性
- 5.crucial importance至关重要
Example Sentences
- 1.
The importance of regular exercise cannot be overstated.
- 2.
She gradually realized the importance of his advice.
- 3.
This decision is of great importance to the company.
Easily Confused
importance vs significance — Both refer to the quality of mattering, but 'importance' is broader and more general (the importance of family). 'Significance' often implies measurable or notable weight, especially in academic or statistical contexts (statistical significance, historical significance).