Important and Immaterial

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Important adjective - Of great significance or value.

Usage example: important people

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Immaterial is an antonym for important.

Immaterial adjective - Not having anything to do with the matter at hand.

Usage example: while undoubtedly upsetting, that story is immaterial to the question of why you are late

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Important is an antonym for immaterial in topics: irrelevant, not existing in physical form.

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