English word insignificant comes from English in-, English significant
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| in- | English (eng) | In, into (non-productive) Added to adjectives to mean not. (non-productive) Added to nouns to mean lacking or without. (non-productive) Used with certain words to reverse their meaning In, into, towards, within. |
| significant | English (eng) | (statistics) Having a low probability of occurring by chance (for example, having high correlation and thus likely to be related).. Having a covert or hidden meaning.. Having a noticeable or major effect; notable.. Reasonably large in number or amount.. Signifying something; carrying meaning. That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol. |
| insignificant | English (eng) | Not significant; not important, inconsequential, or having no noticeable effect.. Without meaning; not signifying anything. |