Definition

In a way that is too small or unimportant to be noticed or considered significant.

Example

The changes in temperature were insignificantly small, barely affecting the overall results.

Conversation

I was worried about my test score, but I think I did insignificantly better than last time.

That's good to hear! Every little improvement counts, right?

Yeah, even if it's just by a few points, it feels nice to know I'm progressing.

Absolutely! Progress is progress, no matter how insignificantly it seems.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Insignificantly → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not), "significare" (meaning to signify or indicate), and "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word means in a manner that does not signify or indicate importance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') signifying anything important ('significare') — that's why insignificantly means something that does not matter.

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