Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

insignificant

/ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.53 in modern English

Syllables
in-sig-nif-i-cant
IPA
/ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
19
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
5
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Without meaning; not signifying anything.

noun

Someone or something that is insignificant.

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Etymology

From in- (“not”) + significant.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

more insignificant (comparative) most insignificant (superlative) insignificants (plural)

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How do you pronounce insignificant?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/.
What does insignificant mean?
Not significant; not important, inconsequential, or having no noticeable effect.
Where does insignificant come from?
From in- (“not”) + significant.

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