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- [neg-li-juh-buh l]
- /ˈnɛg lɪ dʒə bəl/
- /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [neg-li-juh-buh l]
- /ˈnɛg lɪ dʒə bəl/
Definitions of negligible word
- adjective negligible so small, trifling, or unimportant that it may safely be neglected or disregarded: The extra expenses were negligible. 1
- noun negligible So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant. 1
- adjective negligible insignificant 1
- adjective negligible An amount or effect that is negligible is so small that it is not worth considering or worrying about. 0
- adjective negligible so small, unimportant, etc, as to be not worth considering; insignificant 0
- adjective negligible that can be neglected or disregarded because small, unimportant, etc.; trifling 0
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Origin of negligible
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 Negligible
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negligible 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.
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 negligible
adjective negligible
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
- tiny — very small; minute; wee.
- small — of limited size; of comparatively restricted dimensions; not big; little: a small box.
- slight — small in amount, degree, etc.: a slight increase; a slight odor.
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
noun negligible
- negligibility — so small, trifling, or unimportant that it may safely be neglected or disregarded: The extra expenses were negligible.
- in consequence — the effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier: The accident was the consequence of reckless driving.
- shabbiness — impaired by wear, use, etc.; worn: shabby clothes.
- frivolousness — characterized by lack of seriousness or sense: frivolous conduct.
- cheapness — The state of being cheap.
Antonyms for negligible
adjective negligible
- significant — important; of consequence.
- big — A big person or thing is large in physical size.
- important — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- useful — being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society.
- worthwhile — such as to repay one's time, attention, interest, work, trouble, etc.: a worthwhile book.
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