Significance

Pronunciation

Origin

From Latin significantia.

Full definition of significance

Noun

1. The extent to which something matters; importanceAs a juror your opinion is of great significance for the outcome of the trial.
• Schuster Hepaticae V|5Of more significance in the nature of branch development; in the Jubulaceae, as in the Porellaceae, branches are acroscopic and normally replace a ventral leaf lobe.
2. Meaning.the significance of a gesture