negligible
UK: /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəb(ə)l/ | US: /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəb(ə)l/
adj. so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering
adj. insignificant to the point of being dismissible
The word "negligible" emerged in the early 19th century, directly from Latin negligere ("to neglect"). The root neg- ("not") paired with legere ("to pick") metaphorically suggests "not picking up" or "ignoring." The suffix -ible transforms it into an adjective meaning "capable of being ignored." This reflects a logical progression from the act of neglect to the quality of being dismissible.
The error margin was negligible and did not affect the experiment's outcome.
She considered the risk negligible and proceeded with the plan.
The cost difference between the two models is negligible.
His contribution to the project was negligible at best.
The damage to the car was negligible after the minor collision.