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Signifikan

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Definition & Context

Adjective

Adjective

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

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'.

synonym
esensial

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.

synonym
krusial

krusial

Extremely important and decisive; critical.

Synonym
penting

penting

The word 'penting' has a very similar meaning to 'signifikan' but is more commonly used in daily conversation and less formal contexts.

synonym
vital

vital

Extremely important for the survival or existence of something; life-sustaining.

Synonym

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
The significant improvement in this team's performance is due to the company's new strategy.

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