GRE Word List

INFINITESIMAL

immeasurably or incalculably small

The meaning of the word infinitesimal is immeasurably or incalculably small.

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WordMeaning
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
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formalitycompliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony
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pendingduring
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