minimal vs negligible

minimal

adj
  • The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree. 

  • Characterised by the use of simple form or structures. 

  • Characterised by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases. 

noun
  • Something very small; a tiny part or fragment. 

negligible

adj
  • Able to be neglected, ignored or excluded from consideration; too small or unimportant to be of concern. 

How often have the words minimal and negligible occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )