SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
negligible
adjective
So small or unimportant that it scarcely warrants attention.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Too small to matter
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Usage distinction
Return to topNegligible is relative to the purpose or comparison; a small difference can be important in another context.
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See negligible in use
The two routes differed by a negligible amount of walking time.
A negligible difference between two proposed label sizes does not affect readability, storage, or the staff's ability to identify a parcel in this trial.
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