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- [triv-ee-uh-lahyz]
- /ˈtrɪv i əˌlaɪz/
- /ˈtrɪv.i.ə.laɪz/
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- [triv-ee-uh-lahyz]
- /ˈtrɪv i əˌlaɪz/
Definitions of trivialize word
- verb with object trivialize to make trivial; cause to appear unimportant, trifling, etc. 1
- transitive verb trivialize treat sth as unimportant 1
- verb trivialize If you say that someone trivializes something important, you disapprove of them because they make it seem less important, serious, and complex than it is. 0
- verb trivialize to cause to seem trivial or more trivial; minimize 0
- verb transitive trivialize to regard or treat as trivial; make seem unimportant 0
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Origin of trivialize
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; trivial + -ize
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Parts of speech for Trivialize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
trivialize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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trivialize usage trend in Literature
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Antonyms for trivialize
verb trivialize
- highlight — to emphasize or make prominent.
Top questions with trivialize
- what does trivialize mean?
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