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all–important
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all–important
(adjective)
all–important
/ˌɑːlɪm
ˈ
poɚtn̩t/
adjective
all–important
/ˌɑːlɪm
ˈ
poɚtn̩t/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of ALL–IMPORTANT
:
very important
an
all-important
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often used in a humorous or exaggerated way
She paused to consider the
all-important
issue of which shoes to wear.
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