negligible Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite so small as to be meaningless; insignificant
    • the effect was negligible
  2. adjective satellite not worth considering
    paltry; trifling.
    • he considered the prize too paltry for the lives it must cost
    • piffling efforts
    • a trifling matter

WordNet

Neg"li*gi*ble adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. négligible, négligeable.
Definitions
  1. That may neglicted, disregarded, or left out of consideration.
    Within very negligible limits of error. Sir J. Herschel.

Webster 1913