importance

Everyday

1. Importance is how much something matters or how valuable it is. tree →
2. How powerful or respected a person is: «a person of importance». tree →

In the lessons

Used in school («the importance of reading»), safety («the importance of wearing a helmet») and stories. Phrases: «of great importance», «the importance of», «stress the importance», «in order of importance».

Examples

• The teacher explained the importance of washing hands. tree →
• Sleep is of great importance for growing children. tree →
• List your jobs in order of importance. tree →
• Never forget the importance of a seat belt. tree →
• He felt full of his own importance. tree →
• The map shows places of historical importance. tree →
• No doubt it contains secrets of great importance. tree →

Note

Uncountable: «the importance», «great importance». Adjective: important. Ranking «in order of importance» means first = most important.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: In Kabbalah, balance between opposing forces is important, as in the Sefer Yetzirah's idea of a "scale" between merit and guilt. In the primary lessons: Used in school («the importance of reading»), safety («the importance of wearing a helmet») and stories. Phrases: «of great importance», «the importance of», «stress the importance», «in order of importance».

Examples

• The importance of equilibrium is constantly reiterated in the Kabalah. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →
• Although there is an exuberance of weeds, we will find, nevertheless, many germs of truisms, which are of the greatest importance. (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) tree →

Note

Uncountable: «the importance», «great importance». Adjective: important. Ranking «in order of importance» means first = most important.