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- [in-sig-nif-i-kuh ns]
- /ˌɪn sɪgˈnɪf ɪ kəns/
- /ˌɪn.sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/
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- [in-sig-nif-i-kuh ns]
- /ˌɪn sɪgˈnɪf ɪ kəns/
Definitions of insignificance word
- noun insignificance the quality or condition of being insignificant; lack of importance or consequence. 1
- noun insignificance The state of being insignificant. 1
- noun insignificance lack of importance 1
- uncountable noun insignificance Insignificance is the quality of being insignificant. 0
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Origin of insignificance
First appearance:
before 1690 One of the 49% oldest English words
First recorded in 1690-1700; insignific(ancy) + -ance
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Parts of speech for Insignificance
noun
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preposition
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exclamation
insignificance popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
insignificance usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insignificance
noun insignificance
- paltriness — ridiculously or insultingly small: a paltry sum.
- triviality — something trivial; a trivial matter, affair, remark, etc.: cocktail conversation marked by trivialities.
- nothingness — the state of being nothing.
- inconsequence — characterized by lack of proper sequence in thought, speech, or action.
- smallness — of limited size; of comparatively restricted dimensions; not big; little: a small box.
Antonyms for insignificance
noun insignificance
- significance — importance; consequence: the significance of the new treaty.
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