English

all-important

Very important; vital or crucial.

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    From all- + important.

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    • partEnglishall- “Indicates complete power or authority in an area.”
      • inheritedMiddle Englishall-
        • inheritedOld Englishæl-
    • partEnglishimportant “Having relevant and crucial value; having import.”
      • inheritedMiddle Englishimportant
        • derivedMedieval Latinimportāns

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