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trivial

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈtrɪviəl/

trivial means: Too small or unimportant to deserve much attention.

adjective

UNIMPORTANTB2

Too small or unimportant to deserve much attention.

  • It was a trivial mistake.
  • They argued about trivial details all evening.
  • Do not let a trivial problem spoil your day.

Similar words: unimportant, minor, insignificant

Opposites: important, significant

Common phrases: trivial matter, trivial detail, trivial mistake, trivial issue

ORDINARYC2

Very ordinary and familiar, with nothing unusual or special about it.

  • Their conversation concerned trivial everyday events.
  • The novel turns trivial experiences into beautiful stories.
  • He recorded the trivial routines of village life.

Similar words: ordinary, commonplace, mundane

Opposites: exceptional, unusual

Common phrases: trivial conversation, trivial events, trivial experience

Questions about trivial

What does trivial mean?

Too small or unimportant to deserve much attention.

What is trivial in other languages?

Türkçe: önemsiz · Español: trivial · Français: insignifiant · Deutsch: unbedeutend · Italiano: insignificante · 日本語: 些細な

How do you pronounce trivial?

It is pronounced /ˈtrɪviəl/.

How do you use trivial in a sentence?

It was a trivial mistake. They argued about trivial details all evening.

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