ignorable

ignorable

The noise from the street was an ignorable background hum.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Capable of being disregarded: "ignorable" describes something that can be ignored or intentionally not noticed because it is unimportant, insignificant, or irrelevant.
    • Legally dismissible: In legal contexts, "ignorable" can refer to an indictment or charge that can be rejected due to insufficient evidence.
Usage Examples
  • (The mistake was so small it could be overlooked.)
  • (His remarks were unimportant enough to be disregarded.)
  • (The legal charge was dismissed because of insufficient proof.)
Advanced Usage

  • "ignorable quantity": a factor so small or insignificant that it can be safely omitted from consideration.

    • In the equation, the friction term is an ignorable quantity for rough estimates. (The friction is negligible.)

  • "ignorable variable": in mathematics or science, a variable that has no significant effect on the outcome.

    • The temperature change was an ignorable variable in the experiment. (It did not affect the results.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Ignore (verb): to refuse to take notice of; to disregard intentionally.

    • She chose to ignore his repeated calls. (She paid no attention to them.)

  • Ignorance (noun): lack of knowledge or awareness.

    • His ignorance of the rules led to his mistake. (He was unaware of them.)

  • Ignorant (adjective): lacking knowledge or awareness.

    • He was ignorant of the danger. (He did not know about it.)
Synonyms
  • Negligible: so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering.
  • Insignificant: too small or unimportant to be worth attention.
  • Trivial: of little value or importance.
  • Dismissible: capable of being rejected or set aside.
Antonyms
  • Important: of great significance or value.
  • Significant: sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention.
  • Notable: worthy of attention or notice.
Related Idioms

  • "let it slide": to ignore something deliberately.

    • She decided to let his mistake slide. (She ignored it.)

  • "turn a blind eye": to pretend not to notice something.

    • The manager turned a blind eye to the minor infraction. (He ignored it deliberately.)