important

adj 1: of great significance or value; "important people"; "the

important questions of the day" [syn: {of import}]

[ant: {unimportant}]

2: important in effect or meaning; "a significant change in tax

laws"; "a significant change in the Constitution"; "a

significant contribution"; "significant details";

"statistically significant" [syn: {significant}] [ant: {insignificant}]

3: of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis;

"a crucial moment in his career"; "a crucial election"; "a

crucial issue for women" [syn: {crucial}] [ant: {noncrucial}]

4: having authority or ascendancy or influence; "an important

official"; "the captain's authoritative manner" [syn: {authoritative}]

5: having or suggesting a consciousness of high position;

"recited the decree with an important air"; "took long

important strides in the direction of his office"