Question

What is the base word for important

Answer 1

Answer: import (v.)

Step-by-step explanation:

early 15c., "signify, show, bear or convey in meaning," from Latin importare "bring in, convey, bring in from abroad," in" (from PIE root *en "in") + portare "to carry," from PIE root *per- (2) "to lead, pass over."

Answer 2

"significant, of much import, bearing weight or consequence," from Medieval Latin importantem (nominative importans) "important, momentous,”