sig·nif·i·cant 
/sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt/ adjective
/sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt/ adjective [more significant; most significant] 1 : large enough to be noticed or have an effect
▪ A significant number of customers complained about the service. ▪ He won a significant amount of money. ▪ There is a significant difference in prices between the two stores. ▪ The study found a statistically significant decrease in symptoms in patients who had taken the drug. ▪ His influence on me was significant. = He had a significant influence on me. 2 : very important
▪ a significant event in the history of our nation ▪ Fish is a significant part of their diet. ▪ It is significant that she never mentioned him. — opposite insignificant 3 : having a special or hidden meaning
▪ He gave us a significant wink/look. ▪ a significant [=suggestive] glance
▪ A significant number of customers complained about the service. ▪ He won a significant amount of money. ▪ There is a significant difference in prices between the two stores. ▪ The study found a statistically significant decrease in symptoms in patients who had taken the drug. ▪ His influence on me was significant. = He had a significant influence on me.
▪ a significant event in the history of our nation ▪ Fish is a significant part of their diet. ▪ It is significant that she never mentioned him. — opposite insignificant
▪ He gave us a significant wink/look. ▪ a significant [=suggestive] glance
