Insignificant
(adjective)
- Not important or worthwhile; of little consequence.
- Too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.
- Not having a noticeable effect or influence.
Origin:
Late middle english (in the sense "not capable of being signed"): from late latin insignificans, from in- "not" + significant- "having meaning" (see significant).
Examples:
- The minor mistake was considered insignificant in the grand scheme of things.
- The result of the test was deemed insignificant due to the small sample size.
- The error was considered insignificant and didn't affect the final outcome.
- The decrease in sales was deemed insignificant and not a cause for concern.
- The discrepancy was considered insignificant and didn't require further investigation.