1
as in diminutiveness
the quality or state of being little in size
my grandmother was surprised by the smallness of the latest electronic devices
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2
as in negligibility
the quality or state of being unimportant
regardless of its smallness, each act of kindness is ultimately rewarded
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insignificance
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On Friday, Arteta insisted the Everton game would not fade into insignificance, but a weakened Arsenal team left Merseyside after a 1-1 draw knowing that Liverpool need a maximum of 11 points from their final eight games to become champions.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025 -
Another message from Bondi also got under Murphy's skin — not because of its importance, but its insignificance.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Smallness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smallness. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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