neglectable

Neglectable is an adjective meaning capable of being neglected or so small as to be ignored. It describes a quantity, effect, or detail that is minor enough to be omitted in analysis or decision making. In practice, neglectable is often treated as synonymous with negligible, though some writers reserve the latter for more formal contexts.

Originating from the noun neglect, with the suffix -able, the term denotes something that can be neglected. The verb neglect itself derives from Latin neglegere, meaning to disregard or pay little attention to.

Usage varies by region and field. British English texts sometimes use neglectable as a variant of "negligible," whereas American English typically prefers "negligible." In scientific and mathematical writing, "negligible" is generally preferred, but some technical authors use "neglectable" to emphasize that an effect, while not zero, has little impact.

Contextual interpretation: an error term may be described as neglectable if its magnitude is below a defined tolerance relative to the main term. In modeling, decisions often depend on whether a factor is neglectable; if so, it may be ignored to simplify analysis. Variants and cautions: while neglectable is understood in many circles, writers should align with the preferred term in their field to avoid ambiguity. See also negligible, small, and trivial.