Trivial

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɪviəl/

Definitions of trivial

adjective of little value or importance

Example Sentences

A1 I find it trivial to remember my phone number.

A2 The math problem was so trivial that even a beginner could solve it.

B1 The issue at hand may seem trivial, but it can have significant consequences.

B2 She dismissed his trivial complaints and focused on more important matters.

C1 The professor considered the student's question to be trivial and not worth discussing further.

C2 The trivial nature of the disagreement made it easy to resolve and move on.

Examples of trivial in a Sentence

formal The professor deemed the question to be trivial and not worth discussing further.

informal I don't want to waste time on such a trivial matter.

slang Why are you getting worked up over something so trivial?

figurative In the grand scheme of things, this issue is quite trivial compared to others we face.

Grammatical Forms of trivial

• past tense: trivialized
• plural: trivials
• comparative: more trivial
• superlative: most trivial
• present tense: trivializes
• future tense: will trivialize
• perfect tense: has trivialized
• continuous tense: is trivializing
• singular: trivial
• positive degree: trivial
• infinitive: to trivialize
• gerund: trivializing
• participle: trivialized

Origin and Evolution of trivial

First Known Use: 1583 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'trivial' originated from the Latin word 'trivialis', which means 'belonging to the crossroads' or 'commonplace'. It was derived from the word 'trivium', referring to the three-way intersection of roads where people would gather and exchange ideas.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'trivial' has evolved to refer to something unimportant, insignificant, or of little value. Originally used to describe common knowledge or things found at a crossroads, it now conveys a sense of insignificance or triviality.