Kilo Lingo

important

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/

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Translation

Having a big effect, or mattering a lot to people.

Word origin

From Latin importare, meaning to bring in or carry weight, through Old French and medieval Latin importantem.

Origin
Latin
Root
importare

Examples

is important family.

"Important" shows the day matters a lot.

is important drink water.

Here "important" tells you the thing really matters.

had important news tell .

"Important" shows the news was worth hearing.

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This word is part of lesson 4.