What is another word for vanishingly?

Pronunciation: [vˈanɪʃɪŋlɪ] (IPA)

Vanishingly is a word that means extremely small or almost non-existent. Many words can be used as synonyms for vanishingly, such as insignificantly, imperceptibly, or negligibly. Other possible synonyms for vanishingly include marginally, minimally, or slightly. In addition, faintly, obscurely, or dimly can also be used to describe something that is almost imperceptible. Furthermore, scarcely, sparsely, and meagerly are other possible alternatives to vanishingly. By using any of these words, a speaker or writer can convey the subtle nuances of a situation where something is barely noticeable or unlikely to occur.

What are the hypernyms for Vanishingly?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Vanishingly

As will be seen presently the quantities involved are generally vanishingly small.
"The Birth-Time of the World and Other Scientific Essays"
J. (John) Joly
We probably are so far away now, anyway, that the chance of finding a similarity is vanishingly small.
"The Galaxy Primes"
Edward Elmer Smith
I'd had vanishingly little practical experience of civil litigation, and I learned a great deal from seeing them work; I wouldn't realize it until later when I saw how bad some of the other lawyers in town are, but in their dealings with me they exemplified the highest standards the bar sets for itself.
"Diamond Dust"
K. Kay Shearin

Famous quotes with Vanishingly

  • She has turned her face, more than once, to the Outer Radiance and simply seen nothing there. And so each time taken a little more of the Zero into herself. It comes down to courage, at worst an amount of self-deluding that's vanishingly small: he has to admire it, even if he can't accept her glassy wastes, her appeals to a day not of wrath but of final indifference....
    Thomas Pynchon

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