Import

im-pōrt′, v.t. to carry into: to bring from abroad: to convey, as a word: to signify: to be of consequence to: to interest.— n. Im′port , that which is brought from abroad: meaning: importance: tendency.— adj. Import′able , that may be imported or brought into a country.— ns. Import′ance ; Import′ancy ( Shak. ).— adj. Import′ant , of great import or consequence: momentous: pompous.— adv. Import′antly .— ns. Importā′tion , the act of importing: the commodities imported; Import′er , one who brings in goods from abroad.— adj. Import′le ( Shak. ), without consequence. [Fr.,—L. importāre , -ātum — in , in, portāre , to carry.]