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What is another word for Negligible? – 112 Negligible Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    insignificant minimal slight trivial imperceptible inconsequential unimportant minor paltry petty negligible small infinitesimal microscopic inconsiderable unsubstantial faint feeble weak inconspicuous obscure unnoticeable impermanent ephemeral transient fleeting momentary brief short-lived inconclusive

    Meaning of Negligible

    The primary meaning of "negligible" is that something is so small or unimportant that it can be ignored or disregarded.

    Definitions

    • The word "negligible" refers to something that is so small or unimportant that it can be ignored or disregarded.
    • * It can also describe a quantity or effect that is so small that it has no significant impact or influence.

    Etymology of Negligible

    The word "negligible" comes from the Latin words "neg" meaning "not" and "legere" meaning "to pick or choose", with the suffix "-ible" forming an adjective.
    Historically, the term has been used since the 17th century to describe something that is not worth considering or noticing.

    Example Uses

    • The impact of the new policy on the environment is negligible, so it's not a major concern.
    • * The difference in price between the two products is negligible, making them essentially equal in value.
    • * The risk of side effects from the medication is negligible, but it's still important to monitor your health.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    significant substantial considerable notable notable major important considerable appreciable perceptible considerable substantial pronounced marked conspicuous obvious evident palpable substantial extensive expansive considerable

    Related Nouns

    importance significance consequence impact effect influence magnitude degree extent scope size amount quantity proportion percentage fraction part whole entirety

    Related Verbs

    ignore disregard overlook neglect dismiss reject omit exclude leave forget omit pass skip slight underestimate minimize reduce decrease diminish

    Related Adjectives

    small tiny minute infinitesimal insignificant unimportant minor petty trivial inconsequential imperceptible inconsiderable unsubstantial faint feeble weak obscure inconspicuous impermanent ephemeral transient fleeting