Definitions
- Describing something small or insignificant in size or amount. - Referring to a minor or subtle difference or change. - Talking about a lack of importance or significance.
- Describing something unimportant or insignificant. - Referring to a matter that is of little consequence or value. - Talking about something that is easy or simple to do.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not significant or important.
- 2Both words can be used to refer to small or minor things.
- 3Both words can be used to describe something that is easy or simple.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Slight is more commonly used to describe small differences or changes, while trivial is more commonly used to describe unimportant matters or tasks.
- 2Connotation: Slight has a neutral connotation, while trivial can have a negative connotation of being unimportant or insignificant.
- 3Degree: Slight implies a small degree of difference or change, while trivial implies a low degree of importance or value.
- 4Formality: Slight is more formal than trivial, which is more commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Slight and trivial are synonyms that describe something that is not significant or important. However, slight is more commonly used to describe small differences or changes, while trivial is more commonly used to describe unimportant matters or tasks. Slight has a neutral connotation and is more formal, while trivial can have a negative connotation and is more commonly used in everyday language.
