negligible
2 synonyms and 5 antonyms for negligible, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — So small or unimportant that it can be ignored.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
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."
Full origin of negligible →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.
