"significant"の意味
"significant"の日本語での意味は「重要な、意義深い、著しい、相当な」です。
"significant"の品詞
形容詞 - 比較級：more significant - 最上級：most significant
例文： - 比較級：This discovery is more significant than we initially thought. - 最上級：This was the most significant event of the century.
"significant"の類語と反対語
類語5つ
- important - 重要な
- meaningful - 意味のある
- considerable - かなりの
- notable - 注目すべき
- substantial - 相当な
フレーズ的類語の例文： - "of great importance" - This matter is of great importance. - "worth noting" - This trend is worth noting. - "plays a crucial role" - Education plays a crucial role in development.
反対語5つ
- insignificant - 取るに足らない
- trivial - つまらない
- minor - 軽微な
- negligible - 無視できる
- unimportant - 重要でない
フレーズ的反対語の例文： - "of little consequence" - The error was of little consequence. - "hardly worth mentioning" - The delay is hardly worth mentioning. - "plays no role" - Weather plays no role in this decision. - "makes no difference" - Your absence makes no difference. - "carries no weight" - His opinion carries no weight here.
"significant"の語源
ラテン語の"significans"（意味を表す）から派生。"signum"（印、記号）と"facere"（作る）の組み合わせで、「印をつける、意味を示す」という概念から発展しました。16世紀に英語に導入され、当初は「意味を持つ」という意味でしたが、現代では「重要な」という意味が主流となっています。
"significant"の英語での意味
In English, "significant" means having importance, meaning, or consequence; noteworthy or remarkable in degree or amount; having a particular meaning that is not immediately obvious.
"significant"を使った例文5つ
There was a significant increase in sales this quarter. （今四半期は売上が大幅に増加した。）
The research findings are significant for medical science. （その研究結果は医学にとって重要である。）
She made a significant contribution to the project. （彼女はそのプロジェクトに重要な貢献をした。）
The temperature drop was significant overnight. （一晩で気温の低下が著しかった。）
This painting has significant historical value. （この絵画は重要な歴史的価値がある。）
"significant"を含むイディオム
- significant other - 重要な他者（恋人、配偶者）
- statistically significant - 統計的に有意な
"significant"が使われた名言
"The most significant change in a person's life is a change of attitude." - William James（心理学者） 意味：人生における最も重要な変化は態度の変化である。
"significant"の特定業界での使用
統計学・研究分野
「統計的に有意な」という意味で頻繁に使用されます。 例：The results were statistically significant (p < 0.05).
ビジネス分野
「相当な、大幅な」という意味で財務報告などに使用されます。 例：We experienced significant growth in the Asian market.
"significant"を使った英語ストーリー
"Do you know what does 'significant' mean?" asked Tom to his friend Mike.
"Of course! It means important or meaningful," Mike replied confidently.
"Okay, then what's your most significant achievement?" Tom asked with a smile.
Mike thought for a moment and said proudly, "I once ate 50 hot dogs in one sitting!"
Tom laughed. "That's not significant, Mike. That's just significantly stupid!"
Mike grinned. "Well, it was significantly painful the next day, so technically I was right about it being meaningful!"
"significant"についての説明文
The word "significant" is one of the most frequently used adjectives in academic and professional writing. When something is described as significant, it means that it has considerable importance, meaning, or consequence that deserves attention. In everyday conversation, people use "significant" to emphasize that something is not just ordinary or minor, but has real impact or value.
For example, when scientists announce a "significant discovery," they mean their finding could change how we understand the world. In business, a "significant investment" refers to a large amount of money that could affect a company's future. The word can also describe relationships - a "significant other" is someone who plays an important role in your personal life.
Understanding when to use "significant" appropriately is crucial for effective communication, especially in formal contexts where precision matters. The word carries weight and suggests that whatever is being described has lasting importance or notable consequences that extend beyond the immediate situation.
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