insignificantly
adverb
Simple meaning
Or to a degree that does not matter.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪnsɪɡnˈjɪfɪkəntli
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adverb
In an insignificant manner, or to a degree that does not matter.
“Some people living insignificantly among us.”
Not to a significant degree or amount
“Our budget will only be insignificantly affected by these new cuts.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Typical Use
- Rare
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: In an insignificant manner, or to a degree that does not matter.
Used this way, insignificantly is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“Some people living insignificantly among us.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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How It’s Used
The word’s distinct uses, one example each.
Insignificantadverb
“Some people living insignificantly among us.”
Significantadverb
“Our budget will only be insignificantly affected by these new cuts.”
More ways to use insignificantly
- “Some people living insignificantly among us.”adverb
- “Our budget will only be insignificantly affected by these new cuts.”adverb
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Inflected forms
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Devoid of importance, meaning, or force.
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