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Webster 1913 Edition


Insignificant

Inˊsig-nif′i-cant

,
Adj.
1.
Not significant; void of signification, sense, or import; meaningless;
as,
insignificant
words
.
2.
Having no weight or effect; answering no purpose; unimportant; valueless; futile.
Laws must be
insignificant
without the sanction of rewards and punishments.
Bp. Wilkins.
Syn. – Unimportant; immaterial; inconsiderable; small; inferior; trivial; mean; contemptible.

Webster 1828 Edition


Insignificant

INSIGNIF'ICANT

,
Adj.
[in and significant.]
1.
Void of signification; destitute of meaning; as insignificant words.
2.
Unimportant; answering no purpose; having no weight or effect; as insignificant rites.
3.
Without weight of character; mean; contemptible; as an insignificant being or fellow.

INSIGNIF'ICANT

,
Noun.
An insignificant, trifling or worthless thing.

Definition 2024


insignificant

insignificant

English

Adjective

insignificant (comparative more insignificant, superlative most insignificant)

  1. Not significant; not important, consequential, or having a noticeable effect.
    Such things are insignificant details compared to the main goal.

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