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trivial

[ˈtrɪviəl]

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!

  • Example

    The problem was too trivial to bother the manager with.

  • Example

    She dismissed his concerns as trivial.

  • Example

    He spent hours on trivial details and ignored the big picture.

  • Example

    The book is filled with trivial anecdotes.

trivial Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with trivial

  • a board game in which players answer questions from various categories to collect wedges of different colors

    Example

    We played a round of trivial pursuit after dinner.

  • to make something seem less important than it really is

    Example

    She accused him of trivializing her feelings.

  • something that is not important or significant

    Example

    Don't worry about it, it's just a trivial matter.

Origins of trivial

from Latin 'trivialis', meaning 'found everywhere, commonplace'

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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.