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in·fin·i·tes·i·mal

infinitesimal

pronunciation:
In f nih te s ml
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
part of speech: adjective
definition: of a thing or quantity, too small to be measured or calculated.
The chances of winning the lottery are very small, but they are not infinitesimal.
synonyms:
microscopic, minuscule, minute
antonyms:
immense
similar words:
atomic, imperceptible, inconsiderable, insignificant, negligible, tiny, wee
 
part of speech: noun
definition: a quantity too small to be measured or calculated.
similar words:
iota, particle, trace
derivation: infinitesimally (adv.)