Im‐por″tance (?), n. [F. importance. See Important.] 1. The quality or state of being important; consequence; weight; moment; significance.
Thy own importance know,
Nor bound thy narrow views to things below. Pope.
2. Subject; matter.
Upon importance of so slight and trivial a nature. Shak.
3. Import; meaning; significance.
The wisest beholder could not say if the importance were joy or sorrow. Shak.
4. Importunity; solicitation.
At our importance hither is he come. Shak.