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negligible

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Illustration of "negligible": "Negligible" refers to something so small, unimportant, or insignificant that it can safely be ignor

What does "negligible" mean?

"Negligible" refers to something so small, unimportant, or insignificant that it can safely be ignored or discounted. The mental image is of a quantity or factor that is so close to zero that it effectively does not change the outcome of a situation. In usage, it is often employed in technical, scientific, or financial contexts to describe deviations, costs, or risks. It is a formal word, so it is best avoided in very casual conversation unless you are intentionally trying to sound precise or detached.

"negligible" in conversation

Discussing a budget

Do we need to worry about the extra shipping fees?

Do we need to worry about the extra shipping fees?

Not really, the cost is negligible compared to the total order.

Not really, the cost is negligible compared to the total order.

Used to dismiss a small financial concern.

Scientific observation

Did the temperature fluctuation affect the experiment?

Did the temperature fluctuation affect the experiment?

The change was negligible, so the results remain valid.

The change was negligible, so the results remain valid.

Used to explain why a minor variance was ignored.

"negligible" in a sentence

  1. The impact of the change was negligible.

    The impact of the change was negligible.

  2. There was a negligible difference in the test scores between the two groups.

    There was a negligible difference in the test scores between the two groups.

  3. Despite the heavy storm, the damage to the structure was found to be negligible.

    Despite the heavy storm, the damage to the structure was found to be negligible.

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