significantly
Americanadverb
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in a way or as a fact that is important and deserves attention.
Significantly, Australia was a nation born in peacetime, not war.
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by a relatively great amount or to a relatively high degree.
She seems to have grown significantly as a character—her decisions are more mature, for one thing.
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in a way that carries special, secret, or private meaning.
The detective looked significantly at the collection of pills on the table, but said nothing.
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Statistics. in a way or to a degree that is unlikely to occur by chance and therefore indicates a systematic cause.
These results show that sleep significantly affects memory organization, even in the infant brain.
Other Word Forms
- nonsignificantly adverb
- supersignificantly adverb
- unsignificantly adverb
Etymology
Origin of significantly
Example Sentences
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"One of the issues that they have is that their product hasn't significantly changed in 30 years," he said, adding that many Chinese brands were now able to offer similar capability.
From BBC
She said the family being told that Ethan's lifespan was significantly reduced because of the brain injury had created an added motivation to get him home.
From BBC
Because sleep problems are common, measurable, and treatable, identifying and addressing them early could significantly alter the course of cardiovascular disease.
From Science Daily
“This concentrated approach will continue, with limited activity in these holdings, though we may significantly adjust a holding if we see fundamental changes in its long-term economic prospects,” Abel wrote.
From MarketWatch
As terrible an owner as he is, even Arte Moreno realized the first move as a new owner is important: He significantly lowered beer prices at Angels games immediately after he bought the team.
From Los Angeles Times
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