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   In·sig·nif·i·cant

   /ˌinsəɡˈnifək(ə)nt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. too small or unimportant to be worth consideration: "the amount required was insignificant compared with military spending"
   • ▪ (of a person) without power or influence.
   • ▪ meaningless: "insignificant yet enchanting phrases"

   Derivatives

   • 1. insignificantly adverb

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   What does “insignificant” mean?

   • The definition of “insignificant,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “small or not noticeable, and therefore not considered important.” You and I are just so insignificant. Everything we do is irrelevant, and there’s really no way for us to be able to change that. I’m too insignificant in this universe to care.

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   What is insignificance & why is it important?

   • Instead, insignificance is a great concept to show just how vast the universe is compared to you and your problems. The definition of “insignificant,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “small or not noticeable, and therefore not considered important.”

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   What is the difference between 'insignificant' and'significare'?

   • In Latin, 'in' is a prefix meaning 'not,' and 'significare' means 'to signify' or 'to make known.' Thus, etymologically, 'insignificant' can be understood as something that does not signify or make itself known, lacking importance, impact, or significance in relation to a particular context or situation.

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   What does omit the insignificant details mean?

   • without value or consequence: Omit the insignificant details. in•sig•nif•i•cance, n. [ uncountable] See -sign-. unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details. too small to be important: an insignificant sum. of no consequence, influence, or distinction: a minor, insignificant bureaucrat.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › insignificantINSIGNIFICANT definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of insignificant – Learner’s Dictionary. insignificant. adjective. uk / ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪk ə nt / us. Add to word list. not important or large enough to consider or worry about: insignificant differences. insignificance. noun [ U ] uk / ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪk ə ns / us. insignificantly. adverb.

4. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › insignificantinsignificant | meaning of insignificant in Longman ...

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English in‧sig‧nif‧i‧cant /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt / AWL adjective too small or unimportant to consider or worry about SYN trivial You realize that your problems are insignificant in comparison. insignificant number/amount see thesaurus at unimportant —insignificantly adverb —insignificance noun [ uncountabl...

5. www.britannica.com › dictionary › insignificantInsignificant Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   insignificant /ˌɪnsɪgˈnɪfɪkənt/ adjective

   insignificant

   /ˌɪnsɪgˈnɪfɪkənt/

   adjective

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   /ˌɪnsɪgˈnɪfɪkəns/ noun [noncount]

   •feelings of insignificance

   •(chiefly Brit) Your financial debt pales into insignificance [=seems much smaller] when you compare it with mine.

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6. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › insignificantinsignificant - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Mar 17, 2024 · insignificant ( comparative more insignificant, superlative most insignificant) Not significant; not important, inconsequential, or having no noticeable effect . Such things are insignificant details compared to the main goal. Without meaning; not signifying anything.

7. www.wordreference.com › definition › insignificantinsignificant - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   in•sig•nif•i•cant (in′sig nif′ i kənt), adj. unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details. too small to be important: an insignificant sum. of no consequence, influence, or distinction: a minor, insignificant bureaucrat. without weight of character; contemptible: an insignificant fellow. without meaning;

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusINSIGNIFICANT - 45 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   insignificant. adjective. These are words and phrases related to insignificant. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of insignificant. This problem was insignificant compared to others she faced. Synonyms. unimportant. inconsiderable. petty. negligible. trivial. of little account. of no consequence.

9. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › insignificantInsignificant - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   Dictionary Definition of 'insignificant' Lacking importance, impact, or significance in relation to a particular context or situation. "Her worries seemed insignificant when she realized the extent of her friend’s troubles." Detailed Meaning of 'insignificant'