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Insignificant


INSIGNIF'ICANT, adjective [in and significant.]

1. Void of signification; destitute of meaning; as insignificant words.

2. Unimportant; answering no purpose; having no weight or effect; as insignificant rites.

3. Without weight of character; mean; contemptible; as an insignificant being or fellow.

INSIGNIF'ICANT, noun An insignificant trifling or worthless thing.