insignificancy

American  

[in-sig-nif-i-kuhn-see] / ˌɪn sɪgˈnɪf ɪ kən si /

noun

plural

insignificancies

1. insignificance.

2. an insignificant person or thing.

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Etymology

Origin of insignificancy

First recorded in 1645–55; insignific(ant) + -ancy

Example Sentences

The revolution had entered into a new phase, the Legislative Assembly had become the Constituent Assembly, which despoiled the monarchy of the last appearance of power and degraded it to a mere insignificancy.

From Empress Josephine An historical sketch of the days of Napoleon by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)

They considered not, that the very insignificancy of these ceremonies recommended them to the superstitious prelate, and made them appear the more peculiarly sacred and religious, as they could serve to no other purpose.

From The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part E. From Charles I. to Cromwell by Hume, David

The nation looked upon him as a deserter, and he shrunk into insignificancy and an earldom.

From Familiar Quotations A Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs Traced to Their Sources in Ancient and Modern Literature by Bartlett, John

What matter its importance or its insignificancy, so that it be just.

From History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution by Ryde, H. T.

Placed out of the reach of attack, both by remoteness and insignificancy, our only dread lay lest those supplies intended for our consumption should be captured.

From A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson by Tench, Watkin