Triviality

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Pronunciation: /trɪˌviˈæləti/

Definitions of triviality

noun a thing that is of little value or importance

Example Sentences

A1 Some people find discussing trivialities to be a waste of time.

A2 The children were bored with the triviality of the game.

B1 The triviality of the mistake made by the intern caused a major issue in the project.

B2 The professor dismissed the student's argument as a mere triviality.

C1 In the grand scheme of things, the triviality of this issue is not worth stressing over.

C2 The author's deep philosophical novel explores the idea of finding meaning in trivialities.

adjective relating to or characteristic of being trivial

Example Sentences

A1 The children were arguing over triviality like who gets to sit in the front seat.

A2 She found it difficult to focus on the lecture because of the triviality of the subject.

B1 The manager dismissed the employee's concerns as mere trivialities.

B2 The scientist was more interested in the bigger picture rather than getting caught up in trivialities.

C1 The author's latest novel delves deep into the complexities of human existence, leaving behind trivialities.

C2 The CEO's decision-making process was meticulous and thorough, leaving no room for trivialities to influence the outcome.

Examples of triviality in a Sentence

formal The professor emphasized the importance of focusing on the main points of the research and avoiding triviality.

informal Stop worrying about the triviality of the situation and focus on what really matters.

slang Don't sweat the small stuff, it's just triviality.

figurative In the grand scheme of things, the triviality of the argument seemed insignificant.

Grammatical Forms of triviality

plural

trivialities

comparative

more trivial

superlative

most trivial

present tense

trivializes

future tense

will trivialize

perfect tense

has trivialized

continuous tense

is trivializing

singular

triviality

positive degree

trivial

infinitive

to trivialize

gerund

trivializing

participle

trivialized

Origin and Evolution of triviality

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'triviality' originated from the Latin word 'trivialis' which means 'found everywhere, commonplace'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'triviality' has evolved from referring to things found everywhere or commonplace to now commonly used to describe things that are of little importance or significance.