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- [triv-ee-al-i-tee]
- /ˌtrɪv iˈæl ɪ ti/
- /ˌtrɪv.iˈæl.ə.ti/
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- [triv-ee-al-i-tee]
- /ˌtrɪv iˈæl ɪ ti/
Definitions of triviality word
- noun plural triviality something trivial; a trivial matter, affair, remark, etc.: cocktail conversation marked by trivialities. 1
- noun plural triviality Also, trivialness [triv-ee-uh l-nis] /ˈtrɪv i əl nɪs/ (Show IPA). trivial quality or character. 1
- noun triviality insignificance 1
- noun triviality sth of little importance 1
- variable noun triviality If you refer to something as a triviality, you think that it is unimportant and not serious. 0
- noun triviality the state or quality of being trivial 0
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Origin of triviality
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; trivial + -ity
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Triviality
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
triviality popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% 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.
triviality usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for triviality
noun triviality
- banality — the condition or quality of being banal, or devoid of freshness or originality: the banality of everyday life.
- boiler — A boiler is a device which burns gas, oil, electricity, or coal in order to provide hot water, especially for the central heating in a building.
- chestnut — A chestnut or chestnut tree is a tall tree with broad leaves.
- circumstantiality — the quality of being circumstantial
- 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.
Antonyms for triviality
noun triviality
- adiposity — the state of being fat; obesity
- consequence — The consequences of something are the results or effects of it.
- counterweight — A counterweight is an action or proposal that is intended to balance or counter other actions or proposals.
- cumbrance — a burden, obstacle, or hindrance
- deadweight — (of a shot) leaving the other balls in the ideal position
Top questions with triviality
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