so tiny you can basically ignore it

negligible

adjective|/ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

So small or unimportant as to not be worth considering.

Examples

In a meeting

The performance impact of this change is negligible — under 1%.

Over coffee

The price difference between the two phones is negligible.

Why this word

insignificant

Negligible specifically means so small it can be safely ignored in calculations or consideration, while insignificant means lacking importance

tiny

Negligible emphasizes practical unimportance, while tiny only describes physical size

minimal

Negligible means ignorable or having no practical effect, while minimal means very small but possibly still relevant

Usage tip

Stronger than 'small'. Negligible means it's not even worth worrying about. Often used with risk, impact, cost, and difference.

Etymology

Latin neglegere — neg (not) + legere (to pick up, select), literally 'not worth picking up'

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