Basic Details
Word: Negligible
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: So small or unimportant that it can be ignored.
Synonyms: Insignificant, minor, trivial
Antonyms: Significant, important, considerable
Idioms and Phrases
- Negligible amount: Referring to a quantity so small that it doesnt matter. Example: "The amount of dust on the shelf was negligible, hardly worth cleaning."
- Not worth mentioning: Used to indicate something is too small or unimportant to discuss further. Example: "The inconvenience was negligible, it was not worth mentioning at the meeting."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The changes made to the project had a negligible effect on the final outcome.
Example 2: The cost of the extra materials was negligible compared to the overall budget of the project.
Example 3: In the grand scheme of things, his mistake was negligible and didnt affect the teams performance.
Fun Fact
The word "negligible" comes from the Latin word 'neglegere' meaning 'to neglect.' It underscores the idea of something being so small that it can be overlooked or ignored.
Famous Quote
"To be successful you must accept all challenges that come your way. You can't just accept the ones you like." Mike Gafka
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "negligible" mean?
a) Very large
b) Very small or unimportant
c) Very bright
d) Very difficult
Answer: b) Very small or unimportant
2. Which of these is a synonym of "negligible"?
a) Major
b) Insignificant
c) Obvious
d) Obsolete
Answer: b) Insignificant
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "negligible"?
a) Trivial
b) Minor
c) Significant
d) Neglect
Answer: c) Significant
4. Which sentence correctly uses "negligible"?
a) The negligible noise was not a problem during the concert.
b) The negligible cat chased the mouse.
c) They had a negligible number of stars in the sky.
d) The negligible mountain was hard to climb.
Answer: a) The negligible noise was not a problem during the concert.
5. What does the idiom "not worth mentioning" imply?
a) It is very important to discuss
b) It is too big to ignore
c) It is too small or unimportant to discuss
d) It is necessary to emphasize
Answer: c) It is too small or unimportant to discuss
