INFINITESIMAL Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

infinitesimal

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˌfi-nə-ˈte-sə-məl

Definition of infinitesimal

as in tiny

very small in size a soft drink with only an infinitesimal amount of caffeine

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Recent Examples of infinitesimal Because, through most of this review period, where an infinitesimal fraction of the launch player base has access to the game, those parking spots have not been filled. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 14 May 2026 Over the course of decades, people inevitably evolve in both infinitesimal and significant ways. — Patricia Neligan, AJC.com, 7 May 2026 That’s why instances of undocumented immigrants voting are infinitesimal. — Linh Tat, Oc Register, 5 May 2026 But consider for a moment what autonomous vehicles actually do that only an infinitesimal number of Maryland drivers actually manage. — John Seng, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for infinitesimal

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Wool makes up a tiny percentage of fashion’s fiber basket, and in sustainability circles, it is often touted as a perfect playground for better farming practices, and a natural alternative to synthetic performance fabrics.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2026
His partner, six-time DWTS competitor Britt Stewart, speaks to him quietly, offering gentle direction and making tiny posture adjustments that instantly sharpen his moves.

— Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of tiny

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But the one that started it all, back in 1995, had a tiny budget, a minuscule crew and a first-time director — and may still be the form’s iconic best.

— Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
The difference between either posture is likely to be minuscule, with Chairman Kevin Warsh left to take a side and persuade his fellow officials.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of minuscule

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But that is, in principle, true because wavelike is the fundamental nature of matter at the microscopic level.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
The microscopic resonator and qubit pairing can also be used for precise sensing, something Safavi-Naeini and his team are already working on with researchers at Caltech to detect and identify proteins in cells.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

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