sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ˈsʌbstəns rich in significance or implication a meaning look a significant silence the idea that is intended What is the meaning of this proverb? the message that is intended or expressed or signified what is the meaning of this sentence? the significance of a red traffic light the signification of Chinese characters the import of his announcement was ambiguous