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Insignificantly: meaning, definitions and examples

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insignificantly

 

[ ɪnˌsɪɡnɪfɪkəntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

degree of importance

Insignificantly means in a manner that is too small or unimportant to be worth consideration. It describes actions or effects that have little to no impact or relevance in a given situation.

Synonyms

minimally, negligibly, slightly, trivially.

Examples of usage

  • The changes were insignificantly small.
  • The error affected the results insignificantly.
  • She insignificantly altered her plans.
  • His contribution was insignificantly noted.

Translations

Translations of the word "insignificantly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insignificantemente

🇮🇳 अगणनीयता से

🇩🇪 unbedeutend

🇮🇩 tidak signifikan

🇺🇦 незначно

🇵🇱 nieznacznie

🇯🇵 無意味に

🇫🇷 insignificativement

🇪🇸 insignificativamente

🇹🇷 önemsiz bir şekilde

🇰🇷 하찮게

🇸🇦 بشكل غير مهم

🇨🇿 nepatrně

🇸🇰 nepodstatne

🇨🇳 微不足道地

🇸🇮 neznačilno

🇮🇸 óverulegt

🇰🇿 маңызы жоқ

🇬🇪 მნიშვნელოვნად

🇦🇿 əhəmiyyətsiz şəkildə

🇲🇽 insignificativamente

Etymology

The term 'insignificantly' derives from the root word 'insignificant,' which has its origins in the Latin word 'insignificans,' meaning 'not significant.' The prefix 'in-' is a negation, combined with 'significant,' which comes from 'significare,' meaning 'to show or indicate.' The modern English usage has evolved to denote the idea of something being so small or trivial that it does not warrant attention. The use of 'insignificantly' in the English language can be traced back to the early 20th century, as writers began to explore nuances in importance and value, highlighting the idea that certain elements possess little to no weight in a broader context.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,970 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.