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Definitions of of import
  1. adjective
    of great significance or value
    synonyms: important
    essential
    basic and fundamental
    alpha
    first in order of importance
    beta
    second in order of importance
    big
    significant
    burning
    of immediate import
    cardinal, central, fundamental, key, primal
    serving as an essential component
    chief, main, master, primary, principal
    most important element
    consequential, eventful
    having important issues or results
    Copernican
    of radical or major importance
    distinguished, eminent
    (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
    grand
    the most important and magnificent in adornment
    grave, grievous, heavy, weighty
    of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought
    great, outstanding
    of major significance or importance
    historic
    important in history
    in-chief
    indicating the head of a staff
    measurable
    of distinguished importance
    most-valuable
    designating the player judged to be the most important to the sport
    serious
    of great consequence
    strategic
    highly important to or an integral part of a strategy or plan of action especially in war
    important, significant
    important in effect or meaning
    valuable
    having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
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