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negligible

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəbəl/ · UK /ˈneɡlɪdʒəbəl/

negligible means: So small or unimportant that you do not need to consider it.

adjective

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So small or unimportant that you do not need to consider it.

  • The difference is negligible.
  • The repair caused negligible disruption.
  • Any increase in cost should be negligible.

Similar words: insignificant, minimal, trivial

Opposites: significant, considerable

Common phrases: negligible difference, negligible effect, negligible amount

Questions about negligible

What does negligible mean?

So small or unimportant that you do not need to consider it.

What is negligible in other languages?

Türkçe: ihmal edilebilir · Español: insignificante · Français: négligeable · Deutsch: vernachlässigbar · Italiano: trascurabile · 日本語: 無視できる

How do you pronounce negligible?

In American English /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəbəl/; in British English /ˈneɡlɪdʒəbəl/.

How do you use negligible in a sentence?

The difference is negligible. The repair caused negligible disruption.

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