Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
infinitesimally-small
Adjective
/ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməli smɔːl/
Definition
Extremely small in size or amount, almost immeasurable.
Examples
- The amount of sugar in this solution is infinitesimally small, barely detectable by taste.
- In calculus, infinitesimally small quantities are used to understand the concept of limits.
Meaning
The term is used to describe something that is so tiny that it is difficult or impossible to perceive or measure.
Synonyms
- Minuscule
- Imperceptible
- Microscopic
- Tiny
- Negligible
