Definition of "portant" [portant]

• In heraldry, same as portate.

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "But even more im portant is the striking, spectacular success of non-Communist societies in the non-Communist countries of Asia."
• "In his first extended interview since being named CEO, Mr. Apotheker — who formerly lived in Paris but has now relocated to Silicon Valley — declined to comment on H-P's financials but discussed his vision for the company, why it was im portant to overhaul the board, and his first impressions of living in California."
• "The Bahrain base isn't the most im portant U.S. base in the Middle East, but it oversees all of its naval operations there, a critical task."