Adjective
subtle
IPA /ˈsʌtl/
Present or noticeable only in a small, delicate way that may require careful attention to detect.
See example sentence: subtle
There was a subtle change in the colour of the sky.
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Adjective
negligible
IPA /ˈneɡlɪdʒəbl/
So small or unimportant that it makes very little practical difference.
See example sentence: negligible
The extra cost of taking the faster bus was negligible.
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