Another Word For Significantly

Meaning

The word "significantly" means to a large degree or important extent. It is often used to describe a change or difference that is meaningful or substantial in a particular context. When something happens significantly, it has a noteworthy impact or consequence.

Synonyms

• Notably
• Remarkably
• Considerably
• Substantially
• A great deal

Antonyms

• Insignificantly
• Negligibly
• Slightly
• Trivially
• Marginally

Etymology

The word "significantly" comes from the Latin word "significare," which means "to indicate or make known." It combines the root "signific-" (meaning "sign" or "meaning") and the suffix "-antly," which form adverbs.

Examples

1. The study showed that the new teaching methods significantly improved student performance.
2. Her contribution to the project was significantly larger than anyone else’s.
3. The weather change has significantly affected the local agriculture.
4. He significantly changed his lifestyle to improve his health.
5. The results of the experiment were significantly different from the previous trials.