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negligible

Adjective

IPA /ˈneɡlɪdʒəbl/

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So small or unimportant that it makes very little practical difference.

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negligible/ˈneɡlɪdʒəbl/

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The overall cost
A tiny extra amount

A negligible extra cost makes very little practical difference.

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negligible — So small or unimportant that it makes very little practical difference.

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Word origin

From French negligible, related to negliger, meaning to neglect.

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Negligible can describe a cost, amount, effect or difference.

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