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triviality

/ˌtrɪv.iˈæl.ə.ti/
triv · i · al · i · ty
Adverb:trivially
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Plural:trivialities
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Adjective:trivial
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triviality Lexical Profile

triviality Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or quality of being of little value, importance, or significance.

Example

"The critic complained about the triviality of the plot in the new romantic comedy."

2

An unimportant matter, detail, remark, or thing (often used in the plural).

Example

"We do not have enough time during this board meeting to argue over minor trivialities."

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• Rhymes for triviality

• Nearby Words

trivet
trivia
trivial
triviality
trivialization
trivialize
trivially

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin adjective 'trivialis', meaning 'commonplace' or 'ordinary', which comes from 'trivium' (a place where three roads meet)—an open public crossroads where everyday gossip was exchanged.

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