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de minimis

The phrase “de minimis” has 4 syllables: de min-i-mis

It's pronounced as /diː ˈmɪn.ə.mɪs/

What is synonym and antonym for de minimis?

In the thesaurus, “de minimis” has 37 synonyms and 21 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for de minimis along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for de minimis

Antonyms for de minimis

Meanings of de minimis

  • adjective
    1. Concerning things that are so minor as to be negligible, trivial or trifling. Often used to describe exemptions in government rules and regulations.
    2. Beneath the notice of the law; so minor as not to warrant a penalty or remedy.

Example Sentences

  • The court dismissed the issue as de minimis and not worth pursuing.
  • The company considered the accounting error de minimis.
  • Lawyers argued that the violation was merely de minimis.
  • The policy ignores de minimis amounts of financial loss.
  • Regulators determined that the environmental impact was de minimis.

On this page you'll find 58 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to de minimis, such as: Mickey Mouse, appreciable, big, chicken, consequential, considerable, conspicuous.

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