NEGLIGIBLY

Etymology

Adverb

negligibly (not comparable)

To a degree that is negligible; so small or slight that it may be ignored.

Synonyms

• insignificantly

Antonyms

• importantly

• significantly

Source: Wiktionary


NEGLIGIBLE

Neg"li*gi*ble, a. Etym: [Cf. F. négligible, négligeable.]

Definition: That may neglicted, disregarded, or left out of consideration. Within very negligible limits of error. Sir J. Herschel.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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