Im*por"tance (?), n. [F. importance. See Important.] 1. The quality or state of being important; consequence; weight; moment; significance.

Thy own importance know,
Nor bound thy narrow views to things below.

2. Subject; matter. [Obs.]

Upon importance of so slight and trivial a nature.

3. Import; meaning; significance. [Obs.]

The wisest beholder could not say if the importance were joy or sorrow.

4. Importunity; solicitation. [Obs.]

At our importance hither is he come.

• The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note
  
• Significance or prominence
  
• Personal status or standing