însemntate

Însemnătate is a Romanian noun that denotes significance, importance, or consequence within a given context. It refers to the value or impact of something beyond its mere existence and is often used to explain why a fact, event, idea, or action matters. In discourse, însemnătate can illuminate reasons for prioritizing, interpreting, or remembering a subject.

Etymology: It derives from the verb însemna “to signify, to mean,” with the abstract-noun suffix -ătate, yielding a term that expresses the quality of signifying or bearing meaning in a broader sense. The word sits alongside semnificație (meaning or sense) and importanță (importance) in Romanian lexicon.

Usage: In literary and formal Romanian, însemnătate stresses importance or consequence rather than a literal definition. It answers questions of why something is noteworthy. For example: “Descoperirea a dobândit o însemnătate istorică” and “Evenimentul a avut o însemnătate politică.” It can appear in analytical writing, historical narratives, and debates about priorities.

Related terms include semnificație, sens, importanță, and relevanță, which cover nuances of meaning, sense, and priority in discourse.