--- title: I — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 8 description: The 831 words of the English dictionary under I, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/page/8/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / I # I — The English dictionary · page 8 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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meaning 1:* In a proud, bossy way, like someone who expects to be obeyed at once.[↗](../../imperiously/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* «Off with her head!» shouted the Queen imperiously.[↗](../../imperiously/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat looked at us imperiously, waiting for its dinner.[↗](../../imperiously/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Toad imperiously ordered the servants to bring his car.[↗](../../imperiously/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She waved her hand imperiously to show we should leave.[↗](../../imperiously/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The duchess rang the bell imperiously.[↗](../../imperiously/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · «Bring me my crown,» said the king imperiously.[↗](../../imperiously/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **imperium** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* A Latin word meaning command or rule over others.[↗](../../imperium/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Proles — sterilitas, Imperium — servitus.[↗](../../imperium/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../imperium/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Gratia — abominatio, Semen (Proles) — sterilitas, Imperium (Dominatio) — servitus.[↗](../../imperium/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../imperium/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") **impermeable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Impermeable means not letting water, air or other liquids and gases pass through.[↗](../../impermeable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (figurative) Impermeable can describe a person who is not affected by something, like criticism.[↗](../../impermeable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A raincoat is made of impermeable material.[↗](../../impermeable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Clay is impermeable, so water collects on top of it.[↗](../../impermeable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We tested paper, foil and cotton to see which was impermeable.[↗](../../impermeable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The pond liner is impermeable to water.[↗](../../impermeable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Glass is impermeable, but a sponge is not.[↗](../../impermeable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Water ran off the impermeable concrete into the drains.[↗](../../impermeable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · She seemed impermeable to the teasing and just smiled.[↗](../../impermeable/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **impermissible** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Not allowed; not permitted by the rules or the law.[↗](../../impermissible/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Cheating in exams is impermissible.[↗](../../impermissible/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The judge ruled the evidence impermissible.[↗](../../impermissible/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Bullying is impermissible at our school.[↗](../../impermissible/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · It is impermissible to park here at any time.[↗](../../impermissible/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Some philosophers argue that lying is always impermissible.[↗](../../impermissible/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Phones are impermissible in the exam hall.[↗](../../impermissible/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **impersonate** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To copy the voice, look or way of moving of someone, usually to make people laugh.[↗](../../impersonate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To pretend to be another person in order to trick people, which can be a crime, for example pretending to be a police officer.[↗](../../impersonate/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He can impersonate the head teacher's voice perfectly.[↗](../../impersonate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The comedian impersonated the Prime Minister.[↗](../../impersonate/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A scammer impersonated my aunt's bank in a text message.[↗](../../impersonate/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · It is a crime to impersonate a police officer.[↗](../../impersonate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · My sister impersonated a robot in the school play.[↗](../../impersonate/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Someone impersonated my friend online, so we reported the account.[↗](../../impersonate/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **impersonation** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A funny copy of someone's voice, way of speaking or actions.[↗](../../impersonation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Pretending to be someone else to trick people, which can be a crime.[↗](../../impersonation/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She does a brilliant impersonation of our dog barking.[↗](../../impersonation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The class laughed at his impersonation of a pirate.[↗](../../impersonation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The fake email was an impersonation of a real company.[↗](../../impersonation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Impersonation of a police officer is a crime.[↗](../../impersonation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The comedian's impersonations of famous singers were amazing.[↗](../../impersonation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We learned how to spot impersonation in online messages.[↗](../../impersonation/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **impertinence** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Rude behaviour or words that show no respect, especially to an older person or someone in charge; cheek.[↗](../../impertinence/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (an impertinence) A rude remark or act.[↗](../../impertinence/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* «What impertinence!» cried the Duchess.[↗](../../impertinence/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The pupil was punished for his impertinence.[↗](../../impertinence/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She had the impertinence to read my diary.[↗](../../impertinence/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The Caterpillar's questions felt like an impertinence to Alice.[↗](../../impertinence/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I'll have no impertinence from you, young man\![↗](../../impertinence/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · His impertinence shocked the old lady.[↗](../../impertinence/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · “It is an impertinence,” he cried, “to boast at this table that you killed my father.”[↗](../../impertinence/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **impertinent** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Rude and not showing proper respect, especially to an older person or someone in charge; cheeky.[↗](../../impertinent/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal, old) Not relevant to what is being talked about.[↗](../../impertinent/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* «Don't be impertinent!» said the teacher.[↗](../../impertinent/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · It was impertinent to ask the old lady how old she was.[↗](../../impertinent/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The Queen thought Alice was impertinent.[↗](../../impertinent/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The impertinent parrot copied everything the captain said.[↗](../../impertinent/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Asking how much money someone earns can be an impertinent question.[↗](../../impertinent/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The boy gave an impertinent reply and was sent out.[↗](../../impertinent/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Behavior that is regarded as agreeable in one is very rude and impertinent in another.[↗](../../impertinent/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **impervious** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not letting water, air or anything else pass through: an impervious material.[↗](../../impervious/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Not affected or bothered by something: impervious to criticism, impervious to the cold.[↗](../../impervious/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Plastic is impervious to water, so it makes a good raincoat.[↗](../../impervious/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Concrete roads are impervious, so rain runs off into drains.[↗](../../impervious/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We tested which materials were impervious in our science lesson.[↗](../../impervious/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She seemed impervious to the cold in just a T-shirt.[↗](../../impervious/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The superhero was impervious to bullets.[↗](../../impervious/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He was impervious to their teasing and just smiled.[↗](../../impervious/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **impetigo** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Impetigo is a common skin infection caused by bacteria, which gives red sores that burst and form golden-yellow crusts, often on the face and hands, mostly in young children.[↗](../../impetigo/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My little sister had impetigo round her mouth.[↗](../../impetigo/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The doctor gave him cream for his impetigo.[↗](../../impetigo/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Impetigo spreads easily, so don't share towels.[↗](../../impetigo/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She stayed off school until the impetigo crusts dried.[↗](../../impetigo/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Washing your hands helps stop impetigo.[↗](../../impetigo/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Impetigo is caused by bacteria, not by being dirty.[↗](../../impetigo/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The nurse said the golden crusts were a sign of impetigo.[↗](../../impetigo/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **impetuosity** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Impetuosity is the habit of rushing into things suddenly, without thinking first.[↗](../../impetuosity/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* His impetuosity made him force the door.[↗](../../impetuosity/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her impetuosity got her into trouble.[↗](../../impetuosity/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Impetuosity can lead to mistakes.[↗](../../impetuosity/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **impetuous** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Impetuous means acting quickly and rashly, without stopping to think.[↗](../../impetuous/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The impetuous youth asked to drive the sun's chariot.[↗](../../impetuous/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't be so impetuous; think first.[↗](../../impetuous/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · An impetuous child may run before looking.[↗](../../impetuous/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · For, lo, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and impetuous nation, that march through the breadth of the earth, to possess dwelling-places that are not theirs.[↗](../../impetuous/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets HAB.1.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../impetuous/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **impiety** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Impiety is a lack of respect for the gods, or for holy and sacred things.[↗](../../impiety/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He was punished for impiety.[↗](../../impiety/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Their impiety angered the gods.[↗](../../impiety/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Impiety was a serious crime in the old stories.[↗](../../impiety/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **impious** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Impious means showing no respect for the gods or for holy things.[↗](../../impious/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The impious king was punished.[↗](../../impious/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · An impious mortal ignored the gods.[↗](../../impious/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Their impious plan was stopped by Apollo.[↗](../../impious/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · But he said unto her: 'Thou speakest as one of the impious women speaketh.[↗](../../impious/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.2.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../impious/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · With his mouth the impious man destroyeth his neighbour; but through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.[↗](../../impious/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.11.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../impious/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **implacable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Implacable means impossible to calm down, soothe or make forgiving; never giving up anger or a fight.[↗](../../implacable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The implacable enemy would not forgive.[↗](../../implacable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The wind was implacable and cold.[↗](../../implacable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · His mother became implacable with anger.[↗](../../implacable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **implanted** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (medicine) Put into the body by surgery: an implanted pacemaker, implanted teeth.[↗](../../implanted/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Fixed firmly in someone's mind: an idea implanted by a story.[↗](../../implanted/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (biology) Fixed into place, such as a fertilised egg attaching in the womb.[↗](../../implanted/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The vet implanted a microchip in our puppy.[↗](../../implanted/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A pacemaker is implanted to help the heart beat steadily.[↗](../../implanted/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The doctor implanted a cochlear implant so she could hear.[↗](../../implanted/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The fear of spiders was implanted when he was small.[↗](../../implanted/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Dentists can fix implanted teeth into the jaw.[↗](../../implanted/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The idea was implanted in my head by an advert.[↗](../../implanted/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **implausible** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Hard to believe; not likely to be true.[↗](../../implausible/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Not reasonable or realistic: an implausible plan.[↗](../../implausible/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* «The dog ate my homework» is an implausible excuse.[↗](../../implausible/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · It is implausible that a snail could win a race against a horse.[↗](../../implausible/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The film's ending was so implausible that we laughed.[↗](../../implausible/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The detective found the man's story implausible.[↗](../../implausible/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Your plan to dig to Australia is a bit implausible.[↗](../../implausible/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · It seems implausible, but it's true: a bee can't see the colour red.[↗](../../implausible/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **implement** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An implement is a tool or instrument for doing a particular job, like a garden implement or a writing implement.[↗](../../implement/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) To implement a plan, rule or idea means to put it into action.[↗](../../implement/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (computing) To implement means to write the code that makes something work.[↗](../../implement/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Stone Age people made implements from flint.[↗](../../implement/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A pencil is a writing implement.[↗](../../implement/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The school will implement a new uniform rule.[↗](../../implement/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Farm implements were pulled by horses.[↗](../../implement/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The coder implemented a new feature in the game.[↗](../../implement/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · ‘Oh, rather!’ said Blockhead-Hans.[↗](../../implement/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") ‘Here is a cooking implement with tin rings,’ and he drew out the old wooden shoe, and laid the crow in it.[↗](../../implement/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **implicate** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To show or suggest that someone is involved in something wrong, such as a crime.[↗](../../implicate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) To show that something is a cause or part of a problem: smoking is implicated in many illnesses.[↗](../../implicate/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal, rare) To imply or suggest something.[↗](../../implicate/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The muddy footprints implicated the dog in the broken vase mystery.[↗](../../implicate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The letter implicated the butler in the theft.[↗](../../implicate/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists implicated a virus in the outbreak.[↗](../../implicate/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He refused to say anything that might implicate his friends.[↗](../../implicate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Sugar is implicated in tooth decay.[↗](../../implicate/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The detective found no evidence to implicate the gardener.[↗](../../implicate/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **implication** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A possible result or effect that something will have later.[↗](../../implication/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Something that is suggested but not said directly.[↗](../../implication/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) Being shown to be part of something bad, as in his implication in the crime.[↗](../../implication/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Think about the implications before you decide.[↗](../../implication/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The implication was that we had been lazy.[↗](../../implication/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Climate change has big implications for polar bears.[↗](../../implication/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · By implication, she was saying I was wrong.[↗](../../implication/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The new rule has implications for every class.[↗](../../implication/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · What is the implication of this graph?[↗](../../implication/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **implicitly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Implicitly means completely, with no doubt at all, trusting fully.[↗](../../implicitly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She trusted him implicitly.[↗](../../implicitly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He believed the story implicitly.[↗](../../implicitly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · I obey my mother implicitly.[↗](../../implicitly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **implore** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To beg someone very strongly and emotionally to do something.[↗](../../implore/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* «Please, I implore you, let me go!» cried the prisoner.[↗](../../implore/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She implored her parents to let her keep the puppy.[↗](../../implore/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Rat implored Toad to give up motor-cars.[↗](../../implore/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The Elephant's Child implored his relatives to answer his question.[↗](../../implore/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He implored the referee to change his decision.[↗](../../implore/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The villagers implored the king for help.[↗](../../implore/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I implore you to spare my life."[↗](../../implore/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **imploringly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Imploringly means begging in a very urgent, pleading way.[↗](../../imploringly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* "Peter, can we go?" they cried imploringly.[↗](../../imploringly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She spoke imploringly to the maid.[↗](../../imploringly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · "Don't be angry," the old man said imploringly.[↗](../../imploringly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **imply** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To suggest something without saying it directly.[↗](../../imply/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* Are you implying I'm lazy?[↗](../../imply/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (logic, maths) For one thing to mean that another must be true: being a square implies having four sides.[↗](../../imply/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Are you implying that I took your pen?[↗](../../imply/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · His smile implied he knew the secret.[↗](../../imply/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The writer implies the house is haunted without saying it.[↗](../../imply/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Being a square implies having four equal sides.[↗](../../imply/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Her silence implied she was upset.[↗](../../imply/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A dark sky often implies rain is coming.[↗](../../imply/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · But this is the usual attitude of the folk towards the "Good People," as indeed their euphemistic name really implies.[↗](../../imply/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Miller farther says: "The discovery of zero, as used above, implies its use in positional arithmetic.[↗](../../imply/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../imply/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The view held bj' some Kabbalists that the nine Sefiroth or numerals (1-9) have emanated from infinity-C\]"iD VX implies that the Zero 0, has preceded the One, 1.[↗](../../imply/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../imply/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **impolite** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Impolite means not polite: rude, not showing good manners or respect to others.[↗](../../impolite/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It is impolite to interrupt when someone is speaking.[↗](../../impolite/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Talking with your mouth full is impolite.[↗](../../impolite/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · It was impolite of me not to say thank you.[↗](../../impolite/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Pointing at people can seem impolite.[↗](../../impolite/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In some countries it is impolite to wear shoes in the house.[↗](../../impolite/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He apologised for his impolite answer.[↗](../../impolite/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **import** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (verb) To bring goods into a country from another country to sell.[↗](../../import/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (noun) A product brought in from another country.[↗](../../import/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (computing) To bring a file or data into a program.[↗](../../import/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (formal, noun) Importance, as in «a matter of great import».[↗](../../import/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The UK imports bananas from the Caribbean.[↗](../../import/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Oil is one of the country's main imports.[↗](../../import/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Import the photos onto the laptop.[↗](../../import/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Many toys are imported from China.[↗](../../import/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The shop sells imported cheese.[↗](../../import/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · This is a matter of great import, said the judge.[↗](../../import/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · There are no olives in the Ebony Island, and those imported from here fetch a high price.[↗](../../import/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **importance** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Importance is how much something matters or how valuable it is.[↗](../../importance/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* How powerful or respected a person is: «a person of importance».[↗](../../importance/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The teacher explained the importance of washing hands.[↗](../../importance/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Sleep is of great importance for growing children.[↗](../../importance/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · List your jobs in order of importance.[↗](../../importance/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Never forget the importance of a seat belt.[↗](../../importance/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He felt full of his own importance.[↗](../../importance/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The map shows places of historical importance.[↗](../../importance/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · No doubt it contains secrets of great importance.[↗](../../importance/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The importance of equilibrium is constantly reiterated in the Kabalah.[↗](../../importance/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../importance/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Although there is an exuberance of weeds, we will find, nevertheless, many germs of truisms, which are of the greatest importance.[↗](../../importance/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../importance/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **important** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Important means mattering a lot; having a big effect or value.[↗](../../important/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An important person has power or is respected.[↗](../../important/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Important can mean needing attention now: «an important message».[↗](../../important/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It is important to wash your hands.[↗](../../important/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · This is an important part of the story.[↗](../../important/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Sleep is important for growing children.[↗](../../important/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The mayor is an important person in our town.[↗](../../important/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The most important thing is to have fun.[↗](../../important/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Write down the important words.[↗](../../important/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · My family is very important to me.[↗](../../important/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · I have an important message for you.[↗](../../important/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Understanding is the most important matter in everything.[↗](../../important/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · D., remarked very truly in his German preface to the book "Yezirah," published in Leipzig, 1830: "This book is for two reasons highly important: in the first place, that the real Cabala, or mystical (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../important/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · In the above explained system of notation from which our system of notation originated, the principle of position (place value) plays an important role.[↗](../../important/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../important/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/) … [7](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/page/7/) **8** [9](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/page/9/) … 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