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B2 · Describing things (3)
B2 · Descrivere le cose (3)
significativo, rilevante
large or important enough to have an effect or to be noticed
There are no significant differences between the two groups of students.
Non ci sono differenze significative tra i due gruppi di studenti.
The use of lambs to symbolize innocence is significant in Western art
SinonimiimportantnotableconsiderablesubstantialmeaningfulmomentousContrariinsignificantminortrivialunimportantnegligiblesconosciuto, ignoto
not known or identified
The man's identity remains unknown.
L'identità dell'uomo resta sconosciuta.
a species of insect previously unknown to science
SinonimiunidentifiedunrecognizedobscuremysteriousunspecifiedundisclosedContrariknownidentifiedfamiliarrecognisableobviouscertainstabile
fixed or steady; not likely to move, change or fail
The country has had a stable government and a growing economy for many years.
Il paese ha un governo stabile e un'economia in crescita da molti anni.
SinonimisteadyfirmsecurefixedconstantreliabledependableContrariunstableshakyinsecureunreliablevolatileerraticnotevolmente, significativamente
in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect on something or to be noticed
Your decision will significantly affect your future.
La tua decisione influenzerà notevolmente il tuo futuro.
Profits have increased significantly over the past few years.
SinonimiconsiderablysubstantiallymarkedlynotablygreatlyremarkablyimportantlyContrarislightlyinsignificantlyminimallynegligiblytriviallydifficile, duro
having or causing problems or difficulties
It was a tough decision to make.
È stata una decisione difficile da prendere.
He faces the toughest test of his leadership so far.
SinonimidifficultchallengingharddemandingstrenuousrigorousstrongresilientContrarieasysimplegentleweakdelicateampiamente, largamente
by a lot of people; in or to many places
The idea is now widely accepted.
L'idea è ormai ampiamente accettata.
The idea is now widely accepted.
SinonimigenerallycommonlyextensivelybroadlylargelyprevalentlyuniversallyContrarinarrowlylimitedlyrarelyuncommonlysparselycostante, regolare
developing, growing, etc. gradually and in an even and regular way
a steady decline in numbers
un calo costante del numero
We are making slow but steady progress.
SinonimistableconstantconsistentregularevenuniformfirmsolidContrariunsteadyerraticfluctuatingirregularvariableinconsistentunico, eccezionale
being the only one of its kind
That duck is very unique.
Quell'anatra è davvero unica.
There's no need to take that tone with me—it's not my fault we're late.
Sinonimidistinctivespecialrareuncommonone-of-a-kindexceptionalsingularindividualContraricommonordinarytypicalusualgeneralstandardinatteso, imprevisto
if something is unexpected , it surprises you because you were not expecting it
an unexpected visitor
un visitatore inatteso
an unexpected result
SinonimisurprisingunforeseenunanticipatedsuddenunpredictedContrariexpectedpredictedforeseeableanticipatedusualpertinente, attinente, rilevante
closely connected with the subject you are discussing or the situation you are in
Do you have the relevant experience?
Hai l'esperienza pertinente?
These comments are not directly relevant to this inquiry.
SinonimiapplicablepertinentappropriategermanerelatedconnectedmaterialContrariirrelevantunrelatedinapplicableimmaterialinappropriateappiccicoso
made of or covered in a substance that sticks to things that touch it
He used his finger to take the rice, so it is very sticky now.
Ha usato il dito per prendere il riso, quindi ora è tutto appiccicoso.
sticky fingers covered in jam
SinonimiadhesivegummytackyviscousglueyContrarislipperydrysmoothloosevitale, essenziale
necessary or essential in order for something to succeed or exist
The presence of oceans is vital for optimal climate stability and habitability.
La presenza degli oceani è vitale per una stabilità climatica ottimale e per l'abitabilità.
SinonimiessentialcrucialcriticalimportantnecessaryfundamentalindispensableContrariunnecessaryinsignificanttrivialunimportantnegligible
