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negligibly


Meanings
  • adverb

    So small as to be unimportant or insignificant.

  • adverb

    Given little or no attention.


Rhymes
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Variants
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negligibilities , negligibility , negligible , negligibly
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'negligere', meaning 'to neglect'.


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  1. The term 'negligibly' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

  2. The opposite of negligibly is 'significantly'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Negligence: The act of failing to give proper attention or care to a matter or situation.

  2. Indifference: Lack of interest or concern for something.


Culture
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Negligibly has been used in various forms of literature and art to convey a sense of carelessness or indifference. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', the term 'negligibly' is used to describe Tom Buchanan's attitude towards his wife, Daisy, suggesting his lack of concern for their relationship.

How to Memorize "negligibly"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a small object being overlooked or disregarded. Imagine yourself neglecting to pay attention to it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'negligibly' with the concept of carelessness or indifference.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Negligible means little care'.


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