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insignificant

/ˌɪn.sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/
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Adverb:insignificantly
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• adjective

1

Too small, minor, or unimportant to be worth consideration or attention.

Example

"The price difference between the two models was so insignificant that it did not affect our decision."

2

Lacking power, status, or influence; held in low regard.

Example

"Looking up at the vast night sky often makes people feel small and insignificant in the universe."

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• Nearby Words

insightfulness
insignia
insignificance
insignificant
insignificantly
insincere
insincerely

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-17th century, formed from the Latin prefix 'in-' ('not') and 'significant' (from Latin 'significans', meaning 'indicating' or 'portending'). It originally meant 'conveying no meaning' before shifting to its modern sense of 'unimportant' or 'trivial'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Insignificant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/insignificant
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