negligible
|neg-li-gi-ble|
C1
/ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəbl/
insignificant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'negligible' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'negligibilis,' where 'neglegere' meant 'to neglect.'
Historical Evolution
'negligibilis' transformed into the French word 'négligeable,' and eventually became the modern English word 'negligible' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'able to be neglected,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'insignificant or unimportant.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant.
The difference in performance was negligible.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40