/siɣnifikaˈtiβo/
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Translation
significant, meaningful
Word origin
From Latin significativus, from significare ('to signify'), itself from signum ('sign') plus facere ('to make'). The same signum gives English 'sign' and 'signal'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- significativus
- English cognates
- significant, sign
Grammar
Femininesignificativa
Masc pluralsignificativos
Fem pluralsignificativas
Examples
.
The study showed a significant change in the results.
gesto .
It was a very meaningful gesture for the whole family.
mejora .
There was a significant improvement in his health this year.
¿ ?
Do you think the difference is really significant?
grabadas .
Meaningful words stay etched in the memory.
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