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insignificance
/ɪn.sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/
lack of importance or consequence
The minor details of the project held no insignificance to the overall outcome.
Even small details can be important in the bigger picture.
general
the state of being unimportant or having little value
His role in the company had an air of insignificance, despite his years of service.
He felt undervalued and overlooked in his job.
The insignificance of the issue was clear when no one raised objections.
The topic was so minor that no one cared to argue about it.
Often used to emphasize the lack of importance or impact of something.
Collocations
air of insignificancea feeling of being unimportantsense of insignificancea feeling of being trivial or unnoticed
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'insignificance' to emphasize the lack of importance of something, often in contrast to expectations or perceived value.
Gold Rule
Grammar Rule
'Insignificance' is a noun and is typically used in formal or literary contexts.
Word Origin
From Middle French 'insignifiance', from Latin 'insignificans', present participle of 'insignificare' (to signify little), from 'in-' (not) + 'significare' (to signify).
Usage Notes
Often used to describe something that is perceived as unimportant or lacking in value, sometimes with a tone of regret or frustration.
Word Breakdown
in-
not
prefix-signific-
signify or mean
root-ance
state or condition
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