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