Definitions
- Referring to something that has no material or physical existence. - Describing something that is insignificant or unimportant in a particular context. - Talking about something that is not relevant or does not affect the outcome of a situation.
- Referring to something that is of little importance or significance. - Describing something that is easy, simple, or straightforward to accomplish. - Talking about something that is commonplace or ordinary.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is of little importance or significance.
- 2Both words can be used to indicate that something is not worth considering or discussing further.
- 3Both words are adverbs that modify verbs or adjectives.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Immaterially refers to something that has no material existence or is not relevant to a situation, while trivially refers to something that is easy or of little importance.
- 2Usage: Immaterially is more commonly used in formal or technical contexts, while trivially is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 3Connotation: Immaterially can have a neutral or negative connotation, while trivially can have a neutral or positive connotation.
Remember this!
Immaterially and trivially are synonyms that describe something that is of little importance or significance. However, immaterially emphasizes the lack of material existence or relevance to a situation, while trivially emphasizes the ease or simplicity of the matter. Immaterially is more formal and technical, while trivially is more casual and everyday.
