Definition

Having meaning or importance; something that indicates or shows a particular idea or feeling.

Example

The results of the study were significative in understanding the impact of climate change.

Conversation

Did you find the meeting significative for our project?

Absolutely, I think it gave us some great insights.

I agree, those ideas could lead to significative improvements.

Yeah, I can't wait to see how we can implement them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Significative → It is formed from "significare" (meaning to signify or indicate) and the suffix "-ive" (meaning having the nature of). The word "significative" means having the nature of signifying or indicating something.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'indicates' or 'signifies' — 'significare' means to signify, and '-ive' suggests it has that quality.

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