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Meaning of insignificant in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfəkənt/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    insignificant

    Definitions

    1. not large enough to consider or notice

    Synonyms

    • inconsiderable
  2. 2. not worthy of notice

    Synonyms

    • unnoticeable
  3. 3. signifying nothing

    Examples

    • « insignificant sounds »
    • « his response...is picayune and unmeaning- R.B. Pearsall »

    Synonyms

    • meaningless
    • nonmeaningful
  4. 4. of little importance or influence or power

    Examples

    • « of minor status »
    • « a minor, insignificant bureaucrat »
    • « peanut politicians »

    Synonyms

    • minor
  5. 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

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