Type: Noun
Origin: Urdu; derived from “اہم”
Definition: The state or quality of being significant, influential, or worthy of attention
Synonyms (Urdu): قدر، قیمت، اہمیت
Synonyms (English): importance, significance, value, worth
Antonyms (Urdu): غیر اہمیت، معمولی
Antonyms (English): insignificance, triviality
Polarity: Positive
Register: Formal, everyday
Key Nuances:
Indicates relevance and priority in decisions, objects, or events
Usage Contexts:
Education, work, history, social issues
Speeches, writing, and media
Personal or societal evaluations
Example Sentences:
Urdu: تعلیم کی اہمیت بہت زیادہ ہے
English: The importance of education is very high
Urdu: اس منصوبے کی اہمیت کو نظرانداز نہیں کیا جا سکتا
English: The significance of this project cannot be ignored
Urdu: ہر رکن کی رائے اہمیت رکھتی ہے
English: Every member’s opinion holds importance
Cultural Insight:
“اہمیت” is central in Urdu for discussions emphasizing value, merit, or consequence.
Related Terms:
قدر (Value)
اہم (Important)
اثر (Impact)