Learn how to use the comparative “more trivial” and superlative “most trivial” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “trivial”?

The comparative form of “trivial” is “more trivial”.

Example

Solving a math problem is more trivial than solving a complex equation.

Example

Writing a short story is more trivial than writing a novel.

What is the superlative form of “trivial”?

The superlative form of “trivial” is “most trivial”.

Example

Among all the tasks, organizing files is the most trivial.

Example

The daily chores are the most trivial activities in my routine.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "trivial" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more trivial" and "most trivial" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of insignificance.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Trivial" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more trivial”

less significant

Used to describe something that is of lower importance or relevance.

Example

The minor details are less significant compared to the main points.

less important

Used to indicate that something has a lower level of importance.

Example

The small tasks are less important than the major projects.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most trivial”

least significant

Used to describe something that is of the lowest importance or relevance.

Example

The introductory section is the least significant part of the report.

least important

Used to indicate that something has the lowest level of importance.

Example

The minor details are the least important aspects of the project.

Using than with comparative “more trivial”

When using the comparative form "more trivial" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Solving a math problem is more trivial than solving a complex equation." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of significance in "solving a math problem" is lower than the level of significance in "solving a complex equation."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more trivial” and “most trivial” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Tasks

  Cleaning the house is more trivial than completing a work project.

  Cleaning the house is more trivial than completing a work project.

• 2. Decisions

  Choosing what to wear is the most trivial decision of the day.

  Choosing what to wear is the most trivial decision of the day.

• 3. Details

  The color of the logo is more trivial than the overall design.

  The color of the logo is more trivial than the overall design.

• 4. Issues

  The disagreement was the most trivial matter to resolve.

  The disagreement was the most trivial matter to resolve.

Related idioms and phrases

A drop in the bucket

Something that is very small or insignificant in relation to a larger whole.

Example

The amount of money he donated was a drop in the bucket compared to what was needed.

Much ado about nothing

A lot of fuss or excitement about something that is not important.

Example

The argument turned out to be much ado about nothing.