in-significant
sɪgˈnɪf adjective
1.
unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
2.
too small to be important: an insignificant sum.
3.
of no consequence, influence, or distinction: a minor, insignificant bureaucrat.
4.
without weight of character; contemptible: an insignificant fellow.
5.
without meaning; meaningless: insignificant sounds.
noun
6.
a word, thing, or person without significance.
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Related forms
in·sig·nif·i·cant·ly, adverb
Synonyms
2. trifling, minute, minuscule, picayune.
2. trifling, minute, minuscule, picayune.
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insignificant (ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | having little or no importance; trifling |
| 2. | almost or relatively meaningless |
| 3. | small or inadequate: an insignificant wage |
| 4. | not distinctive in character, etc |
| insig'nificance | |
| —n | |
| insig'nificancy | |
| —n | |
| insig'nificantly | |
| —adv | |
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