having meaning; esp expressive
The painter's task is to pick out the significant details — Herbert Read
suggesting or containing a veiled or special meaning
Perhaps her glance was significant
having or likely to have influence or effect; important
The budget brought no significant changes
probably caused by something other than chance
There is a statistically significant correlation between vitamin deficiency and disease
significantly adv
[Latin significant-, significans, present part. of significare: see signify]