significance
The quality of being worthy of attention or importance, often relating to the underlying meaning or consequence of an action. In academic and research contexts, it specifically refers to the likelihood that a result or relationship is caused by something other than mere random chance.
예시
3 / 5She didn't fully grasp the significance of the heirloom until she learned about her ancestors' journey.
She didn't understand how important or meaningful the family object was until she heard the history.
The court must determine the legal significance of the defendant's previous statements.
The court needs to decide the importance or weight of what the person said before in a legal sense.
I don't really see the significance of him wearing a blue tie today; it's probably just random.
I don't think there is any special meaning behind his choice of tie color.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the word 'SIGN'. Significance is the 'sign' that something is important or has a deeper meaning.
빠른 퀴즈
The discovery of the ancient ruins is of historical ________ for the local community.
정답!
정답은: significance
예시
She didn't fully grasp the significance of the heirloom until she learned about her ancestors' journey.
everydayShe didn't understand how important or meaningful the family object was until she heard the history.
The court must determine the legal significance of the defendant's previous statements.
formalThe court needs to decide the importance or weight of what the person said before in a legal sense.
I don't really see the significance of him wearing a blue tie today; it's probably just random.
informalI don't think there is any special meaning behind his choice of tie color.
The study failed to reach statistical significance, suggesting that the observed effects may be due to chance.
academicThe research results were not strong enough to prove a definite cause-and-effect relationship.
The strategic significance of acquiring the startup lies in its proprietary AI technology.
businessThe main business reason and importance for buying the small company is their unique technology.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
of little significance
not very important or not having much impact
symbolic significance
importance derived from what something represents rather than what it is
grasp the significance
to understand the deep meaning or importance of a situation
자주 혼동되는 단어
While often used interchangeably, 'significance' often implies a deeper, symbolic, or hidden meaning, whereas 'importance' is more general.
'Signification' refers to the literal meaning of a word or sign, while 'significance' refers to the quality of being important.
사용 참고사항
Use 'significance' when you want to emphasize the meaning or the far-reaching consequences of something. In scientific writing, always use it carefully to refer to 'statistical significance' unless specified otherwise.
자주 하는 실수
Learners sometimes use the archaic form 'significancy' or use 'significance' as an adjective (e.g., saying 'it is significance' instead of 'it is significant').
암기 팁
Think of the word 'SIGN'. Significance is the 'sign' that something is important or has a deeper meaning.
어원
Derived from the Latin 'significantia', from 'significare', which means 'to make known' or 'indicate by signs'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In Western academic culture, 'statistical significance' (p < 0.05) is the gold standard for determining if a scientific discovery is valid.
빠른 퀴즈
The discovery of the ancient ruins is of historical ________ for the local community.
정답!
정답은: significance
관련 표현
관련 어휘
관련 단어
proceed
C1The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.
individual
C1Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.
appropriately
B2To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.
region
B2A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.
resource
B2A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
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