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triteness

trite
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [trahyt]
    • /traɪt/
    • /ˈtraɪt.nəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [trahyt]
    • /traɪt/

Definitions of triteness word

  • adjective triteness lacking in freshness or effectiveness because of constant use or excessive repetition; hackneyed; stale: the trite phrases in his letter. 1
  • adjective triteness characterized by hackneyed expressions, ideas, etc.: The commencement address was trite and endlessly long. 1
  • adjective triteness Archaic. rubbed or worn by use. 1

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Origin of triteness

First appearance:

before 1540
One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; < Latin trītus worn, common, equivalent to trī- (variant stem of terere to rub, wear down) + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Triteness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

triteness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

triteness usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for triteness

noun triteness

  • chestnut — A chestnut or chestnut tree is a tall tree with broad leaves.
  • cliche — A cliché is an idea or phrase which has been used so much that it is no longer interesting or effective or no longer has much meaning.
  • commonplace — If something is commonplace, it happens often or is often found, and is therefore not surprising.
  • corn — Corn is used to refer to crops such as wheat and barley. It can also be used to refer to the seeds from these plants.
  • counter word — any word freely used as a general term of approval or disapproval without reference to its more exact meaning, as nice, terrible, lousy, terrific

Antonyms for triteness

noun triteness

  • coinage — Coinage is the coins which are used in a country.

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