trivial Definition
of little value or importance.
Using trivial: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "trivial" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The problem was too trivial to bother the manager with.
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She dismissed his concerns as trivial.
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He spent hours on trivial details and ignored the big picture.
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The book is filled with trivial anecdotes.
trivial Synonyms and Antonyms
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Phrases with trivial
a board game in which players answer questions from various categories to collect wedges of different colors
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We played a round of trivial pursuit after dinner.
to make something seem less important than it really is
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She accused him of trivializing her feelings.
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Don't worry about it, it's just a trivial matter.
Origins of trivial
from Latin 'trivialis', meaning 'found everywhere, commonplace'
Summary: trivial in Brief
The term 'trivial' [ˈtrɪviəl] refers to things that are of little value or importance. It can be used to describe problems, concerns, or details that are not worth much attention, such as 'The problem was too trivial to bother the manager with.' 'Trivial' also appears in phrases like 'trivial pursuit,' a board game, and 'trivialize something,' meaning to make something seem less important.
