Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) - Significance

playing a crucial role or serving as a key point of reference

having considerable importance, influence, or gravity

signifying a matter of deep concern

having significant or central importance

holding the most power, importance, or influence

highly significant or impactful

surpassing others in quality, distinction, or importance

having a strong influence on future developments, ideas, or work

possessing the quality of being the most important or basic part of something

having little significance

insignificant or of little importance

small, unimportant, or not worth much attention

not central or of primary importance

beyond what is necessary or required

lower in position or importance

considered to be of small importance or value

important or exceptional, as if it were as impressive as the stars in the sky

unnecessary or unrelated to the matter or subject at hand

extremely serious or urgent

not relevant or significant to the current situation, discussion, etc.

easily replaced or sacrificed without significant loss or consequence, indicating a lack of value

having a lack of depth or concern for serious matters