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negligible

5 antonyms and opposites of negligible, grouped by meaning.

Adj — So small or unimportant that it can be ignored.

Antonyms

considerable important significant innegligible unignorable

How to use negligible

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

negligible difference negligible risk negligible effect

Etymology

Built from negligence/negligent plus the suffix -ible, "able to be."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “negligible” mean?

The word “negligible” means so small or unimportant that it can be ignored. In plain terms, small enough not to matter.

How do you pronounce “negligible”?

“Negligible” is pronounced NEHG-lihd-zhih-buhl (/ˈnɛɡlɪd͡ʒɪbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “negligible” in a sentence?

Here is “negligible” used in a sentence: “The price difference between the two options is negligible.”

What is the opposite of “negligible”?

The opposite of “negligible” — its antonyms — are considerable, important, significant, innegligible and unignorable.

What part of speech is “negligible”?

“Negligible” is an adjective.

Is “negligible” a common word?

“Negligible” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.

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