important, importantly — But more importantly, his work was instrumental in eradicating cholera (Sunday Telegraph). Some authorities condemn importantly with the argument that the sentence contains an ellipsis of thought that in effect it is saying, But [what is]… … Dictionary of troublesome word
importantly — important, importantly Both words have a special elliptical use dating from the 1930s, in which one or other stands by itself (or qualified by more, most, etc.) as a kind of sentence adverb: • Perhaps more importantly, income not applied to… … Modern English usage
important — important, importantly Both words have a special elliptical use dating from the 1930s, in which one or other stands by itself (or qualified by more, most, etc.) as a kind of sentence adverb: • Perhaps more importantly, income not applied to… … Modern English usage
importantly — im|por|tant|ly [ ım pɔrtntli ] adverb ** 1. ) used for emphasizing that something is important: Importantly, these measures were accepted by all political parties. How did Jamie know? And, more importantly, what did he know? 2. ) in a way that… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
importantly */*/ — UK [ɪmˈpɔː(r)t(ə)ntlɪ] / US [ɪmˈpɔrt(ə)ntlɪ] adverb 1) used for emphasizing that something is important Importantly, these measures were accepted by all political parties. How did Jamie know? And, more importantly, what did he know? 2) in a way… … English dictionary
important — importantly, adv. /im pawr tnt/, adj. 1. of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history. 2. mattering much (usually fol. by to): details important to a fair decision. 3. entitled to more than ordinary… … Universalium
importantly — [im pôrt′ ntlē] adv. 1. in an important or, often, self important way or manner 2. it is important to note (that) [he left and, more importantly, never came back] * * * See important. * * * … Universalium
importantly — [im pôrt′ ntlē] adv. 1. in an important or, often, self important way or manner 2. it is important to note (that) [he left and, more importantly, never came back] … English World dictionary
Importantly — Im*por tant*ly, adv. In an important manner. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
importantly — important ► ADJECTIVE 1) of great significance or value. 2) having high rank or social status. DERIVATIVES importance noun importantly adverb … English terms dictionary
