Definitions
- Referring to something that is small or insignificant in size or amount. - Describing something that is not worth considering or taking into account. - Talking about something that is of little importance or consequence.
- Describing something that is so small or insignificant that it can be ignored or disregarded. - Referring to something that has no practical or measurable effect or impact. - Talking about something that is too minor or trivial to be of concern.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is small or insignificant.
- 2Both words suggest that something is not worth considering or taking into account.
- 3Both words can be used to downplay the importance or impact of something.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Inconsiderable is less common than negligible and is typically used in more formal contexts.
- 2Degree: Negligible suggests a smaller degree of significance than inconsiderable.
- 3Impact: Negligible implies that something has no practical or measurable effect, while inconsiderable suggests that something may have some impact, but it is not significant.
- 4Connotation: Negligible has a more negative connotation than inconsiderable, which can be neutral or slightly positive.
Remember this!
Inconsiderable and negligible are synonyms that describe something that is small or insignificant. However, negligible suggests a smaller degree of significance than inconsiderable, and it implies that something has no practical or measurable effect. Inconsiderable, on the other hand, suggests that something may have some impact, but it is not significant. Additionally, inconsiderable is less common and more formal than negligible.
