Definitions
- Describing something that is of no value or importance. - Referring to something that is insignificant or futile. - Talking about something that is legally invalid or unenforceable.
- Referring to something that is of little importance or significance. - Describing something that is commonplace or ordinary. - Talking about something that is easy or simple to understand or do.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe things that are not significant or important.
- 2Both can be used to refer to things that are of little value or worth.
- 3Both words can be used to describe things that are easy or simple.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Nugatory is less commonly used than trivial in everyday language.
- 2Degree: Nugatory implies a complete lack of value or importance, while trivial suggests something is of little importance but still has some value.
- 3Connotation: Nugatory has a negative connotation, suggesting something is useless or pointless, while trivial has a neutral or slightly negative connotation.
- 4Legal context: Nugatory can be used in a legal context to describe something that is legally invalid or unenforceable, while trivial does not have a legal connotation.
- 5Scope: Trivial can be used to describe a wider range of things than nugatory, including events, tasks, and ideas.
Remember this!
While both nugatory and trivial describe things that are not significant or important, there are some differences between the two words. Nugatory implies a complete lack of value or importance and is often used in a legal context, while trivial suggests something is of little importance but still has some value and can be used to describe a wider range of things.
