NEGLIGIBLY Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

negligibly

adverb

Definition of negligibly

as in slightly

in a very small quantity or degree this box is negligibly bigger than the other one, but it's such a slight difference I don't think it matters

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Recent Examples of negligibly The Moon, whose magnetic field is negligibly small, does not regulate itself in this fashion at all. — Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025 In other words, the chin contributes negligibly to resisting chewing forces. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026 In an economy where wages are anchored to what compute would cost to replicate human work, human labor becomes economically marginal—not worthless, but negligibly small relative to the overall pie. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026

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slightly

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Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn hit a flyout to Crow-Armstrong, who zigzagged a bit before making a slightly awkward catch for the first out of the frame.

— Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Their menu is seasonal and slightly whimsical while retaining a clear vision, a good representation of the many personalities that make up the Kimball House team.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

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