important important /ˌɪmˈpɔrtənt/

adjective

1. () Of great significance or value  ( of import , important )
   of great significance or value
    Important people
   important people
    The important questions of the day
   the important questions of the day
   
2. () Important in effect or meaning  ( important , significant )
   important in effect or meaning
    A significant change in tax laws
   a significant change in tax laws
    A significant change in the Constitution
   a significant change in the Constitution
    A significant contribution
   a significant contribution
    Significant details
   significant details
    Statistically significant
   statistically significant
   
3. () Of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis  ( important , crucial )
   of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
    A crucial moment in his career
   a crucial moment in his career
    A crucial election
   a crucial election
    A crucial issue for women
   a crucial issue for women
   
4. () Having authority, ascendancy or influence  ( authoritative , important )
   having authority, ascendancy or influence
    An important official
   an important official
    The captain's authoritative manner
   the captain's authoritative manner
   
5. Having or suggesting a consciousness of high position  ( important )
   having or suggesting a consciousness of high position
    Recited the decree with an important air
   recited the decree with an important air
    Took long important strides in the direction of his office
   took long important strides in the direction of his office