negligible
/ˈneɡlɪdʒəbl/
neg · li · gi · ble
ˈneɡ · lɪ · dʒə · bl
English Definition
adj. insignificant; trivial; minimal
Significado en Español
insignificante, despreciable
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không đáng kể, có thể bỏ qua
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
neglect (ignore) + ible→ can be ignored.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “negligible”: The impact of the change in policy was so small that it was considered negligible.
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Significant
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B
Minor
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C
Abundant
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D
Complex
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B — Minor.
“negligible” means adj. insignificant; trivial; minimal
Common questions about “negligible”
What does “negligible” mean?
negligible — adj. insignificant; trivial; minimal. In Chinese: 微不足道的，可忽略的.
How do you pronounce “negligible”?
negligible is pronounced /ˈneɡlɪdʒəbl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: neg · li · gi · ble.
Is “negligible” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. negligible appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “negligible”?
neglect (ignore) + ible→ can be ignored.
