insignificant — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

insignificant (/ˌɪn.sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/)

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🔊 /ˌɪn.sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/

Meaning

Meaning: unimportant, tiny

Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.

Examples

🗣 The cost was insignificant compared with the huge benefits of the project.

Etymology

From ‘in-‘ (not) plus ‘significant’.

How & Where It’s Used

Used to minimize the importance of something.

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Tags: value, negative

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