negligible (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəbl/

Definition

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

Examples

• The cost of the repair was so negligible that I didn't even bother to ask for a refund.

• Compared to the total budget, the error in calculations was truly negligible.

• Her contribution to the project was negligible, making it difficult to justify her inclusion in the team.

How to Use negligible

negligible effect on (prepositional phrase)

Having almost no influence or change on something. — "The slight increase in temperature had a negligible effect on the experiment's outcome."

negligible compared to (prepositional phrase)

Very small when contrasted with something else. — "The cost of the materials was negligible compared to the labor expenses."

Synonyms of negligible

Words with a similar meaning to negligible:

• minor
• insignificant
• trivial
• minuscule
• inconsequential

Antonyms of negligible

Words with the opposite meaning to negligible:

• significant
• substantial
• crucial

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