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- [neg-li-juh-buh l]
- /ˈnɛg lɪ dʒə bəl/
- /ˌnɛglɪʤəˈbɪlɪti /
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- [neg-li-juh-buh l]
- /ˈnɛg lɪ dʒə bəl/
Definition of negligibility word
- adjective negligibility so small, trifling, or unimportant that it may safely be neglected or disregarded: The extra expenses were negligible. 1
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Origin of negligibility
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < Latin neglig(ere) to neglect + -ible
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Parts of speech for Negligibility
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
negligibility popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
negligibility usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for negligibility
noun negligibility
- frivolousness — characterized by lack of seriousness or sense: frivolous conduct.
- immateriality — state or character of being immaterial.
- in consequence — the effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier: The accident was the consequence of reckless driving.
- in-difference — lack of interest or concern: We were shocked by their indifference toward poverty.
- insignificance — the quality or condition of being insignificant; lack of importance or consequence.
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