negligible — So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant in effect or importance.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant in effect or importance.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈneɡlɪdʒəbəl/
Example Sentences
- The calories in celery are negligible - you burn more chewing it!
- My cooking skills are negligible, but my takeout ordering skills are excellent.
- The risk of side effects from this medication is negligible.
negligible
ADJECTIVE[/ˈneɡlɪdʒəbəl/]
So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant in effect or importance.
So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant in effect or importance.
His negligible skills make him barely eligible, and the fine print is hardly legible!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin neglegere, meaning 'to neglect' or 'to disregard.' The word evolved to describe something so small or unimportant that it can be safely ignored.
Breakdown
neg- (not) + legere (to choose/gather) + -ible (able to be)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The calories in celery are negligible - you burn more chewing it!”
“My cooking skills are negligible, but my takeout ordering skills are excellent.”
“The risk of side effects from this medication is negligible.”
“The price difference between the two products is negligible.”
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