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The definition of insignificant is someone or something that is small, lacking in power, or otherwise not important.

(adjective)

Having one crumb of bread is an example of having an insignificant amount of bread.
When no one listens to your opinion and your thoughts don't matter, this is an example of a time when you are insignificant.

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See insignificant in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

having little or no meaning
having little or no importance; trivial
small; unimposing
low in position, character, etc.; mean

Origin: in- + significant

Related Forms:

insignificance noun or insignificancy
insignificantly adverb

See insignificant in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Not significant, especially:
a. Lacking in importance; trivial.
b. Lacking power, position, or value; worthy of little regard.
c. Small in size or amount.
Having little or no meaning.

Related Forms:

inˌsig·nifˈi·cant·ly adverb

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