Infinitesimal

usgb/ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtesɪml/
adjective

Extremely small or tiny.

The food portion was infinitesimal, she was still hungry.
Visual representation of "infinitesimal" - Extremely small or tiny

Often appears as...

  • infinitesimal amount
  • infinitesimal space

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Scale of Size

Use 'infinitesimal' to emphasize the extreme smallness of something compared to what's expected.

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With his savings being infinitesimal, buying a new car seemed impossible.
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Figurative Use

'Infinitesimal' can be used figuratively to express something negligible or insignificant.

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Her chances of winning are infinitesimal, but she remains hopeful.
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Not Hyperbole

Avoid using 'infinitesimal' as a hyperbole for 'small'; it means something much smaller.

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The artist added an infinitesimal dot of red to the painting, almost unseen.
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