significant
important or large enough to be noticed or to have an effect.
The research produced a significant improvement in accuracy.
important
having great value, influence, or effect.
Trust is important in a team.
What Is the Difference?
Important is a broad everyday word for something that matters. Significant often emphasizes a noticeable effect, meaningful result, or measurable difference.
Quick Choice
- Choose significant when you mean: important or large enough to be noticed or to have an effect.
- Choose important when you mean: having great value, influence, or effect.