English · Adjectives

insignificant

/ˌɪn.sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/

[/ˌɪn.sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/]

unimportant, tiny

Advancedadjective

Definition

Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.

Example

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

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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