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ALL IMPORTANT

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does all important mean? 

ALL IMPORTANT (adjective)
  The adjective ALL IMPORTANT has 1 sense:

1. of the greatest importanceplay

  Familiarity information: ALL IMPORTANT used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ALL IMPORTANT (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Of the greatest importance

Synonyms:

all-important; all important; crucial; essential; of the essence

Context example:

in chess cool nerves are of the essence

Similar:

important; of import (of great significance or value)


 Context examples 


Lady Bertram did not think deeply, but, guided by Sir Thomas, she thought justly on all important points; and she saw, therefore, in all its enormity, what had happened, and neither endeavoured herself, nor required Fanny to advise her, to think little of guilt and infamy.

(Mansfield Park, by Jane Austen)



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