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- [triv-ee-uh m]
- /ˈtrɪv i əm/
- /ˈtrɪ.viəm/
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- [triv-ee-uh m]
- /ˈtrɪv i əm/
Definitions of trivium word
- noun trivium (during the Middle Ages) the lower division of the seven liberal arts, comprising grammar, rhetoric, and logic. 1
- noun trivium medieval arts subjects 1
- noun trivium (in medieval learning) the lower division of the seven liberal arts, consisting of grammar, rhetoric, and logic 0
- noun trivium in the Middle Ages, the lower division of the seven liberal arts, consisting of grammar, logic, and rhetoric 0
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Origin of trivium
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
1795-1805; < Medieval Latin, special use of Latin trivium public place, literally, place where three roads meet. See trivial
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Parts of speech for Trivium
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trivium popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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