Minute
Minute adjective - Lacking importance.
Usage example: a person who wastes her time on the most minute aspects of everyday life
Significant
Significant adjective - Sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention.
Usage example: paid a significant amount of money for the movie rights to the book
Minute is an antonym for significant.
Both words in one sentence
- Sometimes the preview would be brief, and other times it would take up a significant part of the five minute episodes.
Source: On the Next - Breakup Breakout: While Dallas's work with Alexisonfire wasn't exactly minute or under-recognized, City And Colour has achieved significant success.
Source: Music / City And Colour -
The Law of Conservation of Detail: The screenplay is littered with minute details that play a significant role in the plot.
Source: Film / Die Hard
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