Ĭn′sig-nĭf′i-cant, a.

a. [Prefix in, not, and significant; It. & Sp. insignificante, Fr. insignifiant.]

1. Not significant; void of signification; destitute of meaning; as, insignificant words.
2. Having no weight or effect; answering no purpose; unimportant; trivial; petty.
3. Without weight of character; mean; contemptible; as, an insignificant being or fellow.

Syn.—Unimportant; immaterial; inconsiderable; trivial; trifling; mean; contemptible.