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infinitesimal (adj.)

extremely small

Examples

  • An infinitesimal chance.

Key rules

  • Infinitesimal means extremely small
  • An infinitesimal chance, infinitesimal amount
  • Infinitesimally is the adverb

Common mistakes

  • An infinitesimal of chance → An infinitesimal chance
💡 Tip: Maths // Science // Describing size
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