Definition

Describing a result or value that is not important or does not have a meaningful effect, especially in statistics.

Example

The study found that the changes in temperature were nonsignificant and did not affect the results.

Conversation

Did you see the results of the survey we conducted?

Yeah, but most of the findings seemed nonsignificant to me.

I agree, it feels like we need more data to draw any conclusions.

Exactly, without substantial evidence, it's hard to justify any changes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonsignificant → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "significant" (from Latin "significare", meaning to signify or indicate). The word "nonsignificant" means not indicating or not having importance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') and 'indicating' ('significant') to remember that 'nonsignificant' means something that does not indicate importance.

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