Definitions
- Describing something that can be ignored or not taken into account. - Referring to something that is unimportant or insignificant. - Talking about something that can be easily dismissed or overlooked.
- Describing something that is so small or insignificant that it can be disregarded. - Referring to something that is of little importance or consequence. - Talking about something that is almost non-existent or too small to be noticed.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not significant.
- 2Both words suggest that something can be ignored or not taken into account.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a small amount or degree of something.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Disregardable is less common than negligible and is mostly used in informal contexts.
- 2Degree: Negligible suggests a smaller degree of significance than disregardable.
- 3Connotation: Negligible has a more negative connotation than disregardable, implying that something is not only insignificant but also not worth considering at all.
- 4Form: Disregardable is an adjective, while negligible can be used as both an adjective and a noun.
Remember this!
Disregardable and negligible are synonyms that describe something that is not significant or can be ignored. However, negligible suggests a smaller degree of significance than disregardable, and has a more negative connotation. Disregardable is less common and mostly used in informal contexts, while negligible can be used in both formal and informal settings.
