Inconsiderable

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Pronunciation: /ɪnˌkənˈsɪdərəbəl/

Definitions of inconsiderable

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'inconsiderable' describes something that is small or insignificant.

Example Sentences

A1 The amount of sugar in this tea is inconsiderable.

A2 She had only an inconsiderable amount of money in her wallet.

B1 The impact of the new policy on the economy was inconsiderable.

B2 The company faced an inconsiderable loss due to the minor error in the production process.

C1 The inconsiderable details of the contract were overlooked during the negotiation process.

C2 Despite the inconsiderable evidence, the jury reached a unanimous verdict in the case.

Examples of inconsiderable in a Sentence

formal The impact of the new policy on the company's revenue was inconsiderable.

informal The difference in taste between the two brands of coffee was inconsiderable.

slang I only have an inconsiderable amount of cash on me right now.

figurative His contribution to the project was inconsiderable compared to the rest of the team.

Grammatical Forms of inconsiderable

past tense

was inconsiderable

plural

inconsiderables

comparative

more inconsiderable

superlative

most inconsiderable

present tense

inconsiderable

future tense

will be inconsiderable

perfect tense

has been inconsiderable

continuous tense

is being inconsiderable

singular

inconsiderable

positive degree

inconsiderable

infinitive

to be inconsiderable

gerund

being inconsiderable

participle

inconsiderable

Origin and Evolution of inconsiderable

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'inconsiderable' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'inconsiderabilis' which means 'not worth considering'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inconsiderable' has retained its original meaning of 'not worth considering' but has also evolved to be used in a broader sense to describe something small or insignificant.