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Definition of negligible

negligible

/ˈnɛɡlɪdʒɪbəl/
neg · li · gi · ble
Adverb:negligibly
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negligible Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

So small, minor, or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant.

Example

"The difference in weight between the two laptop models was negligible, so she chose the one with the longer battery life."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'negligible' (so small or unimportant as to be worth ignoring) with 'negligent' (failing to take proper care or showing carelessness).

• Nearby Words

negligence
negligent
negligently
negligible
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negotiable
negotiate

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 19th century from French 'négligeable', derived from Latin 'neglegere' ('to disregard, slight, or ignore'), literally meaning 'not to pick up' (from 'nec-' meaning 'not' and 'legere' meaning 'to gather or choose').

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