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Negligible

adjective
/ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Meaning

so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant
So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant.

Example Sentences

The side effects of this medicine are negligible.

The cost of the error was negligible.

Synonyms

insignificant, trivial, minimal, minor, unimportant
Entry 1
insignificant, trivial, minimal, minor
Entry 2
insignificant, trivial, minor, unimportant

Antonyms

significant, substantial, considerable, major, important
Entry 1
significant, substantial, considerable, major
Entry 2
significant, considerable, important

Collocations

negligible amount, negligible effect, negligible difference, negligible impact, almost negligible, negligible risk
Entry 1
negligible amount, negligible effect, negligible difference
Entry 2
negligible amount, negligible impact, almost negligible, negligible risk

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