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insignificant time
[ɪn.sɪɡ.nɪf.ə.kənt taɪm]
noun phrase
pl: insignificant times
tempo insignificante
1.
A brief or unimportant period; a duration that is too short or trivial to merit serious consideration
He spent an insignificant time on the project before moving on.
Ele gastou um tempo insignificante no projeto antes de seguir em frente.
2.
A momentary or fleeting duration in the context of a larger timeframe
In the history of the universe, human civilization is but an insignificant time.
Na história do universo, a civilização humana é apenas um tempo insignificante.
NYC Slang
a hot minute (ironic usage for insignificant time)
Synonyms
brief moment
fleeting instant
trifling duration
negligible period
short span
Antonyms
significant time
considerable period
substantial duration
lengthy span
important era
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tempo insignificante
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
tempo insignificante
Standard European Portuguese usage
General
pouco tempo
Informal alternative meaning 'little time'
Related Idioms & Phrases
a drop in the bucket
the blink of an eye
a flash in the pan
no time at all
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