negligibility

negligibility

The difference in weight is of complete negligibility.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The quality or state of being negligible: "negligibility" refers to the property of being so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The negligibility of the error made it safe to ignore. (The error was so minor that it was not worth correcting.)
    • Due to the negligibility of the sample size, the study results were inconclusive. (The sample was too small to be significant.)
    • The negligibility of the cost surprised everyone; it was almost free. (The cost was so low it was barely noticeable.)
Advanced Usage

  • "border on negligibility": to approach the state of being negligible.

    • The difference in price borders on negligibility, so choose whichever you prefer. (The price difference is almost too small to matter.)

  • "to reduce to negligibility": to make something so small it becomes insignificant.

    • The new algorithm reduces the error to negligibility. (The error becomes so tiny it is irrelevant.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Negligible (adj): so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering.

    • The damage was negligible and did not require repair. (The damage was minor and insignificant.)

  • Negligibly (adv): in a negligible manner; to an insignificant degree.

    • The temperature changed negligibly over the hour. (The temperature changed so little it was hardly noticeable.)

  • Neglect (v/n): to fail to care for properly; lack of attention.

    • The garden showed signs of neglect. (The garden was not taken care of.)
Synonyms
  • Insignificance: the quality of being too small or unimportant to be considered.
  • Triviality: the state of being of little value or importance.
  • Minuteness: the quality of being extremely small.
Related Idioms

  • A drop in the bucket: something very small or unimportant compared to a larger whole.

    • The donation was a drop in the bucket for the massive project. (The donation was negligible.)

  • Not worth a hill of beans: of very little value or importance.

    • His opinion is not worth a hill of beans in this matter. (His opinion is negligible.)