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Definition of triteness

triteness

/ˈtɹaɪtnəs/
trite · ness
Adverb:tritely
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Adjective:trite
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triteness Lexical Profile

triteness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of lacking originality or freshness, especially due to overuse or repetition.

Example

"The critic complained about the triteness of the romantic comedy's predictable dialogue."

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• Rhymes for triteness

• Nearby Words

trite
triteleia
tritely
triteness
triton
tritonia
triumph

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'trite' and the suffix '-ness'. 'Trite' derives from the Latin 'tritus', meaning 'worn down' or 'familiar', the past participle of 'terere' ('to rub or wear away').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Triteness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/triteness
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