Significant vs. Remarkable — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Significant and Remarkable
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Definitions
Significant
Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy
A significant increase in sales
Remarkable
Attracting or worthy of notice, especially for being unusual or extraordinary
A remarkable movie that held my interest.
Significant
Having a particular meaning; indicative of something
In times of stress her dreams seemed to her especially significant
Remarkable
Worthy of remark; notable.
Significant
Relating to or having significance.
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Remarkable
Uncommon; unusual
Significant
Having or expressing a meaning
Are the markings on the stone significant?.
Remarkable
Worthy of being remarked or noticed; noticeable; conspicuous; hence, uncommon; extraordinary.
'T is remarkable, that theyTalk most who have the least to say.
There is nothing left remarlableBeneath the visiting moon.
Significant
Having or expressing a covert or nonverbal meaning; suggestive
A significant glance.
Remarkable
Unusual or striking;
A remarkable sight
Such poise is singular in one so young
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Significant
Having or likely to have a major effect; important
A significant change in the tax laws.
Remarkable
Worthy of notice;
A noteworthy fact is that her students rarely complain
A remarkable achievement
Significant
Fairly large in amount or quantity
Significant casualties.
No significant opposition.
Significant
(Statistics) Of or relating to observations or occurrences that are too closely correlated to be attributed to chance and therefore indicate a systematic relationship.
Significant
Signifying something; carrying meaning.
A significant word or sound
A significant look
Significant
Having a covert or hidden meaning.
Significant
Having a noticeable or major effect.
That was a significant step in the right direction.
The First World War was a significant event.
Significant
Reasonably large in number or amount.
Significant
(statistics) Having a low probability of occurring by chance (for example, having high correlation and thus likely to be related).
Significant
That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.
Significant
Fitted or designed to signify or make known somethingl having a meaning; standing as a sign or token; expressive or suggestive; as, a significant word or sound; a significant look.
It was well said of Plotinus, that the stars were significant, but not efficient.
Significant
Deserving to be considered; important; momentous; as, a significant event.
Significant
That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.
In dumb significants proclaim your thoughts.
Significant
Important in effect or meaning;
A significant change in tax laws
A significant change in the Constitution
A significant contribution
Significant details
Statistically significant
Significant
Fairly large;
Won by a substantial margin
Significant
Too closely correlated to be attributed to chance and therefore indicating a systematic relation;
The interaction effect is significant at the .01 level
No significant difference was found
Significant
Rich in significance or implication;
A meaning look
Pregnant with meaning
