Negligible

/ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant.

The cost of the repair was negligible compared to the value of the car.

In a mathematical or statistical context, approaching zero; not significant.

The difference in performance was negligible, as both models performed similarly.

Not having any significant effect; trivial.

The amount of time lost during the meeting was negligible in the context of the overall project timeline.

From Latin 'negligibilis', from 'neglegere' meaning 'to neglect'.

negligible risk

A risk that is so small that it can be ignored.

negligible effect

An effect that is so minor it has no significant impact.

negligible difference

A difference that is too small to matter.

neglect

To fail to care for or attend to something.

negligee

A woman's loose, sheer, and often provocative nightgown.