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Meaning of negligible
The primary meaning of "negligible" refers to something being so small or unimportant that it can be ignored or disregarded.
Etymology of negligible
The word "negligible" originates from the Latin words "negligere," meaning "to neglect" or "to disregard," and the suffix "-ible," which forms an adjective indicating capability or possibility.
Historically, the term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe something that can be neglected or disregarded due to its insignificance.
Synonyms
insignificant
minimal
slight
imperceptible
trivial
inconsequential
marginal
minor
petty
paltry
worthless
useless
futile
ineffective
inconspicuous
obscure
unnoticed
unimportant
irrelevant
immaterial
infinitesimal
microscopic
negligible
scant
meager
limited
restricted
small
tiny
fractional
fractionalized
Definitions
- The word "negligible" is defined by Oxford Languages as:
- + So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering
- + Able to be ignored or disregarded because it is so small or unimportant
Usage Examples
- The difference in price between the two models is negligible, so I'll choose the one with the better features.
- * The effects of the new policy on the environment are negligible, according to the latest research.
- * The change in temperature was negligible, and we didn't notice any difference.
Antonyms
significant
substantial
considerable
appreciable
notable
notable
major
important
considerable
substantial
consequential
material
meaningful
pronounced
marked
noticeable
perceptible
obvious
evident
considerable
momentous