negligible part

[/ˈneɡlɪdʒəbl pɑːrt/]
nounpl: negligible parts
parte negligenciável
1. A portion or component that is so small or insignificant that it can be ignored or disregarded without affecting the overall result or outcome
The error in the calculation was a negligible part of the total figure and did not impact the final result.
O erro no cálculo era uma parte negligenciável do valor total e não impactou o resultado final.
2. A minor element or fraction that has minimal importance or relevance in a larger context
The cost of packaging is a negligible part of the product's total expense.
O custo da embalagem é uma parte negligenciável da despesa total do produto.
In Brazilian business and academic settings, 'parte negligenciável' is a formal term frequently used in reports, analyses, and presentations. In the USA, this phrase is particularly common in scientific and technical documentation where precision is required. The concept reflects practical pragmatism in both cultures where distinguishing between significant and insignificant factors is crucial for decision-making and problem-solving.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
insignificant parttrivial portionminor componenttrifling elementinconsequential fraction
Antonyms / Antônimos
significant partsubstantial portionmajor componentessential elementcritical part

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
parte negligenciável
Standard formal usage in business and academic contexts
Brazil - Informal
parte insignificante / parte mínima
More colloquial alternative in everyday conversation
Portugal
parte negligenciável / porção irrelevante
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese but may prefer 'irrelevante' in some contexts
USA - Technical/Academic
negligible part
Commonly used in scientific, mathematical, and engineering documents

Related Words

negligibleinsignificanttrivialmarginalminimalportioncomponent

Related Idioms & Phrases

drop in the bucket
not worth mentioning
of little consequence
beside the point
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