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How do you spell Significant?

Correct spelling

significant

Remember: significant makes a SIGN - keep the 'i' after 'sign' and end with 'ant'

Why is significant spelled this way?

From Latin significare, to indicate. SIGNUM (sign) + FACERE (to make). Something significant makes a sign — importance that signals itself.

Common misspellings of significant

signifigantsignificentsignifacantsiginificant

Example

The discovery of water on Mars represents a significant breakthrough in space exploration.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell significant?+
The correct spelling is "significant". Remember: significant makes a SIGN - keep the 'i' after 'sign' and end with 'ant'
Is it signifigant or significant?+
The correct spelling is "significant", not "signifigant".

Other commonly misspelled words

illustration illustrious imaginary imagination

More spelling guides

insignificant insinuate insipid insolent

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