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insignificant (adj.)

1650s, "without meaning," also "answering to no purpose," from in- (1) "not, opposite of" + significant. From 1748 as "small in size." Related: Insignificantly.

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Definitions of insignificant from WordNet

insignificant (adj.)
signifying nothing;
insignificant sounds
insignificant (adj.)
of little importance or influence or power; of minor status;
a minor, insignificant bureaucrat
Synonyms: peanut
insignificant (adj.)
devoid of importance, meaning, or force;
Synonyms: unimportant
insignificant (adj.)
small and unimpressive;
an insignificant sum of money
Synonyms: dinky
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