Definition

To a very small extent that is not important or can be ignored.

Example

The changes in temperature were negligibly small, hardly affecting the experiment's results.

Conversation

Did you notice that the price went up a little?

Yeah, but I think it's negligibly higher than before.

Exactly! It won't really affect our budget much.

Right, it’s just a small change that we can easily manage.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Negligibly → It is formed from "negligere" (meaning to neglect) and the suffix "-ibly" (meaning in a manner that can be). The word "negligibly" means in a manner that can be neglected or disregarded, indicating something so small or insignificant that it can be overlooked.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'neglect' — when something is so small that it can be 'neglected', it is described as 'negligibly' small.

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