Signifikan
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
AdjectiveAdjective
A word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it.
Possessing important meaning or being “meaningful”. It indicates a significant impact or strong relevance to a particular “situation” or “phenomenon”. Something “significant” demonstrates its “important existence” that cannot be disregarded or underestimated in a specific “context”.
Synonyms & Variants
bermakna
The word 'bermakna' is a synonym that emphasizes the presence of meaning or important value, often used in a slightly more poetic or profound context than 'signifikan'.
esensial
The word 'esensial' has a very close meaning to 'signifikan', emphasizing a fundamental or highly necessary nature, often used in formal or academic contexts.
krusial
Extremely important and decisive; critical.
penting
The word 'penting' has a very similar meaning to 'signifikan' but is more commonly used in daily conversation and less formal contexts.
vital
Extremely important for the survival or existence of something; life-sustaining.
Usage Notes or Etymology
Adopted from the English word significant, this term entered Indonesian as 'signifikan' and is considered standard. Its use has permeated scientific “reports”, academic “discussions”, and data “analyses”, emphasizing the “weight” or “impact” of a finding.
Real-world Usage
Peningkatan signifikan dalam kinerja tim ini berkat strategi baru perusahaan.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.