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Meaning of insignificant in English
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfəkənt/
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Classifying Adjective
insignificant
Definitions
1.
not large enough to consider or notice
Synonyms
inconsiderable
2.
not worthy of notice
Synonyms
unnoticeable
3.
signifying nothing
Examples
« insignificant sounds »
« his response...is picayune and unmeaning- R.B. Pearsall »
Synonyms
meaningless
nonmeaningful
4.
of little importance or influence or power
Examples
« of minor status »
« a minor, insignificant bureaucrat »
« peanut politicians »
Synonyms
minor
Qualitative Adjective
insignificant
Definitions
1.
not important or noteworthy
Synonyms
hole-and-corner
hole-in-corner
inappreciable
light
superficial
trivial
Antonyms
significant
important
See also
meaningless
unimportant