Definition

The quality of being unimportant or not having any value.

Example

The insignificancy of the issue made it easy to overlook during the meeting.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the insignificancy of our daily worries?

Yeah, sometimes I feel like they’re not worth stressing over.

Exactly! It’s crazy how small things can seem so big in the moment.

Right? We should focus on what really matters instead.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Insignificancy is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "significare" (meaning to signify or indicate) combined with the suffix "-ancy" (indicating a state or quality). The word refers to the state of not signifying or being of little importance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') signifying anything important ('significare') — that's why insignificancy means a lack of significance.

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