importance

Definitions

The quality or state of being significant, consequential, or worthy of attention.

The relative value, merit, or influence of something.

Examples

It is difficult to overstate the importance of regular exercise for maintaining good health.

The manager emphasized the importance of meeting the project deadline.

She realized the importance of honesty in building a strong relationship.

Synonyms

significance consequence weight moment value prominence gravity

Antonyms

insignificance triviality unimportance irrelevance worthlessness negligibility pettiness