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insignificant

/ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ adjective

In Latin: perexiguus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about insignificant at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Signifying nothing.
    insignificant sounds
  2. Of little importance or influence or power; of minor status.
    a minor, insignificant bureaucrat
  3. Devoid of importance, meaning, or force.

Origin

From in- (“not”) + significant.

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