negligible |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] so small as to be meaningless; insignificant | |
| Examples: | "the effect was negligible" |
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| Related terms: | minimal | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] not worth considering | |
| Synonyms: | trifling paltry | |
| Examples: | "he considered the prize too paltry for the lives it must cost" "piffling efforts" "a trifling matter" |
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| Related terms: | worthless | |
| Similar spelling: |
neglige negligee negligent negligence negligently neglect necklike |
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