importance
The state or quality of being significant, valuable, or having a great effect on people and events. It refers to the degree to which something matters in a specific context.
Importance is the measure of how much something matters or influences a situation.
30秒でわかる単語
- The quality of being significant or having high value.
- Used to rank the value of ideas or tasks.
- Commonly used with prepositions like 'of' and 'to'.
Summary
Importance is the measure of how much something matters or influences a situation.
- The quality of being significant or having high value.
- Used to rank the value of ideas or tasks.
- Commonly used with prepositions like 'of' and 'to'.
Use 'of great importance' for emphasis
In formal writing, instead of saying 'very important,' use the phrase 'of great importance' to sound more professional.
Avoid using 'important' as a noun
Many learners say 'The important of this is...' but the correct form is 'The importance of this is...'
Individual vs. Collective Importance
In many English-speaking cultures, the 'importance of the individual' is a common theme in social and political discourse.
例文
4 / 4He doesn't understand the importance of being on time.
The document is of the utmost importance to the investigation.
I don't see the importance of buying a new car right now.
The study emphasizes the importance of biodiversity in the ecosystem.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the word 'Import.' If you import something, it is usually because it has 'importance' or value to you.
Overview
The word 'importance' is a foundational abstract noun in English used to describe the value or weight assigned to an idea, object, or person. It is essential for expressing priorities and evaluating how much impact something has on a situation. Because it is an abstract noun, it usually functions as an uncountable noun in most general contexts. 2) Usage Patterns: 'Importance' is frequently used with the preposition 'of' to identify the subject (e.g., 'the importance of education'). It is also commonly used in the structure 'of [adjective] importance,' such as 'of great importance' or 'of little importance.' Common verbs that pair with it include 'attach' (to attach importance to something), 'stress,' 'emphasize,' and 'highlight.' 3) Common Contexts: This word is ubiquitous across all registers of English. In professional settings, it is used to discuss deadlines and project values. In academic settings, it highlights the relevance of research or historical events. In daily life, it is used to discuss personal values like health, family, and time management. 4) Similar Words Comparison: While 'importance' is the most general term, it is often compared to 'significance.' 'Importance' focuses on the value or necessity of something, whereas 'significance' often implies a deeper, perhaps symbolic meaning or a measurable consequence. 'Priority' is another related word, but while importance is a quality, priority is the order in which things are handled based on that importance.
使い方のコツ
The word 'importance' is neutral and can be used in any setting. It is often preceded by adjectives like 'great,' 'vital,' 'crucial,' or 'minimal' to show degree. In formal settings, the phrase 'of ... importance' is preferred over 'important.'
よくある間違い
The most common mistake is confusing the noun 'importance' with the adjective 'important.' Another error is using 'importance' as a countable noun (e.g., saying 'many importances'). Lastly, learners often forget the preposition 'to' when using the verb 'attach.'
覚え方のコツ
Think of the word 'Import.' If you import something, it is usually because it has 'importance' or value to you.
語源
Derived from the Medieval Latin 'importantia,' coming from the verb 'importare,' which means 'to bring in' or 'to be of consequence.'
文化的な背景
In professional English-speaking environments, the 'importance of time' (punctuality) and 'importance of results' are highly stressed cultural values.
例文
He doesn't understand the importance of being on time.
everydayThe document is of the utmost importance to the investigation.
formalI don't see the importance of buying a new car right now.
informalThe study emphasizes the importance of biodiversity in the ecosystem.
academic語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
of the essence
matter of importance
よく混同される語
Significance often refers to a deeper meaning or a proven statistical result, while importance is more general.
Priority is the order of tasks, whereas importance is the reason why a task is given a high priority.
文法パターン
Use 'of great importance' for emphasis
In formal writing, instead of saying 'very important,' use the phrase 'of great importance' to sound more professional.
Avoid using 'important' as a noun
Many learners say 'The important of this is...' but the correct form is 'The importance of this is...'
Individual vs. Collective Importance
In many English-speaking cultures, the 'importance of the individual' is a common theme in social and political discourse.
自分をテスト
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
The ___ of regular exercise cannot be ignored.
We need a noun here to act as the subject of the sentence.
Choose the synonym for 'importance'.
Which word most closely matches 'importance' in this sentence: 'The matter is of great importance'?
Significance refers to the quality of being worthy of attention, which is a synonym for importance.
Put the words in the correct order.
attach / great / we / to / honesty / importance
The standard pattern is 'Subject + attach + importance + to + Object'.
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よくある質問
4 問It is primarily an uncountable noun. While you might rarely see 'importances' in specialized philosophical texts, in 99% of cases, it should be treated as uncountable.
'Importance' is a noun (the thing itself), while 'important' is an adjective (used to describe a noun). For example: 'The importance (noun) of the meeting' vs 'The meeting is important (adjective).'
Yes, they are often interchangeable. However, 'significance' often sounds more formal or implies a specific meaning or historical impact.
You can say, 'We attach great importance to this project,' which means the project is a high priority for us.
