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- [triv-ee-uh l]
- /ˈtrɪv i əl/
- /ˈtrɪvɪəlɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [triv-ee-uh l]
- /ˈtrɪv i əl/
Definitions of trivially word
- adjective trivially of very little importance or value; insignificant: Don't bother me with trivial matters. 1
- adjective trivially commonplace; ordinary. 1
- adjective trivially Biology. (of names of organisms) specific, as distinguished from generic. 1
- adjective trivially Mathematics. noting a solution of an equation in which the value of every variable of the equation is equal to zero. (of a theorem, proof, or the like) simple, transparent, or immediately evident. 1
- adjective trivially Chemistry. (of names of chemical compounds) derived from the natural source, or of historic origin, and not according to the systematic nomenclature: Picric acid is the trivial name of 2,4,6-trinitrophenol. 1
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Origin of trivially
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin triviālis belonging to the crossroads or street corner, hence commonplace, equivalent to tri- tri- + vi(a) road + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Trivially
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trivially popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% 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.
trivially usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for trivially
adverb trivially
- frivolously — characterized by lack of seriousness or sense: frivolous conduct.
- fussily — excessively busy with trifles; anxious or particular about petty details.
- inconsequentially — The adverb form of inconsequential: to do something in a manner of little consequence.
- insignificantly — Of such extremely small quantity or degree that it is not worth measuring.
- negligibly — so small, trifling, or unimportant that it may safely be neglected or disregarded: The extra expenses were negligible.
Antonyms for trivially
adv trivially
- actively — engaged in action; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.; busy: an active life.
- alarmingly — causing alarm or fear: an alarming case of pneumonia; an alarming lack of respect.
- appallingly — causing dismay or horror: an appalling accident; an appalling lack of manners.
- cardinally — of prime importance; chief; principal: of cardinal significance.
adverb trivially
- daringly — In a daring manner; boldly; courageously; fearlessly; impudently.
- discouragingly — In a discouraging manner.
- harmfully — In a harmful manner.
- hazardously — In a hazardous manner.
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