English · Adjectives
more important
/mɔːr ɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
[/mɔːr ɪmˈpɔːrtənt/]
comparative of important
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'important', made with 'more' because the adjective has several syllables.
Example
Health is more important than money.
Health is more important than money.
Etymology
Formed analytically from 'more' plus 'important' rather than by adding '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Longer adjectives use 'more' instead of the '-er' ending.