Entry Word: negligible

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention <the two cents in change was such a negligible sum that she left the store without collecting the pennies from the cashier>

Synonyms inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, measly, minute, nominal, paltry, petty, picayune, piddling, slight, trifling, trivial

Related Words inferior, mean; imperceptible, inappreciable; little, puny, tiny; hairsplitting, nitpicking, pettifogging; one-horse, small-fry, two-bit

Near Antonyms serious, substantial, weighty; eventful, momentous; conspicuous, noteworthy, prominent, outstanding, remarkable, striking; appreciable, discernible, measurable

Antonyms big, consequential, considerable, important, material, significant

2 lacking importance <the results from that small study of coffee drinkers are negligible and can be ignored> — see unimportant
3 small in degree <there's a negligible chance I may make it to the picnic, but don't count on it> — see remote 1