a. [ L. significans, -antis, p. pr. of significare. See Signify. ]
It was well said of Plotinus, that the stars were significant, but not efficient. Sir W. Raleigh. [ 1913 Webster ]
Significant figures (Arith.),
n. That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol. Wordsworth. [ 1913 Webster ]
In dumb significants proclaim your thoughts. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a significant manner. [ 1913 Webster ]