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Meaning of trivial in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈtrɪviəl/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    trivial

    Definitions

    1. (informal terms) small and of little importance

    Examples

    • « a fiddling sum of money »
    • « a footling gesture »
    • « our worries are lilliputian compared with those of countries that are at war »
    • « a little (or small) matter »
    • « Mickey Mouse regulations »
    • « a dispute over nig »

    Synonyms

    • unimportant
  2. 2. obvious and dull

    Examples

    • « trivial conversation »
    • « commonplace prose »

    Synonyms

    • ordinary
  3. 3. of little substance or significance

    Examples

    • « a few superficial editorial changes »
    • « only trivial objections »

    Synonyms

    • insignificant
    • unimportant
  4. 4. concerned with trivialities

    Examples

    • « a trivial young woman »
    • « a trivial mind »

    Synonyms

    • frivolous
  5. 5. not large enough to consider or notice

    Synonyms

    • inconsiderable

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