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- [in-sig-nif-i-kuh nt]
- /ˌɪn sɪgˈnɪf ɪ kənt/
- /ˌɪn.sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-sig-nif-i-kuh nt]
- /ˌɪn sɪgˈnɪf ɪ kənt/
Definitions of insignificant word
- adjective insignificant unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details. 1
- adjective insignificant too small to be important: an insignificant sum. 1
- adjective insignificant of no consequence, influence, or distinction: a minor, insignificant bureaucrat. 1
- adjective insignificant without weight of character; contemptible: an insignificant fellow. 1
- adjective insignificant without meaning; meaningless: insignificant sounds. 1
- noun insignificant a word, thing, or person without significance. 1
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Origin of insignificant
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1620-30; in-3 + significant
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Parts of speech for Insignificant
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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insignificant popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insignificant
adj insignificant
- paltry — ridiculously or insultingly small: a paltry sum.
- pointless — without a point: a pointless pen.
- minuscule — very small.
- senseless — destitute or deprived of sensation; unconscious.
- inconsequential — of little or no importance; insignificant; trivial.
adjective insignificant
- slight — small in amount, degree, etc.: a slight increase; a slight odor.
Antonyms for insignificant
adj insignificant
- meaningful — full of meaning, significance, purpose, or value; purposeful; significant: a meaningful wink; a meaningful choice.
- sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
- huge — extraordinarily large in bulk, quantity, or extent: a huge ship; a huge portion of ice cream.
- useful — being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society.
- valuable — having considerable monetary worth; costing or bringing a high price: a valuable painting; a valuable crop.
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