Triteness: meaning, definitions and examples
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triteness
[ ˈtraɪtnəs ]
lack of originality
Triteness refers to the quality of being unoriginal or lacking creativity. It is often used to describe ideas, expressions, or works that are overused, clichéd, or banal. Triteness can be seen as a negative quality, suggesting a lack of freshness or innovation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His speech was full of triteness, with clichés and worn-out phrases.
- The triteness of the plot made the movie predictable and uninteresting.
- She was tired of the triteness of mainstream pop music and longed for something more unique.
Translations
Translations of the word "triteness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 banalidade
🇮🇳 साधारणता
🇩🇪 Banalität
🇮🇩 kebiasaan
🇺🇦 банальність
🇵🇱 banalność
🇯🇵 陳腐さ
🇫🇷 banalité
🇪🇸 banalidad
🇹🇷 banalite
🇰🇷 진부함
🇸🇦 تفاهة
🇨🇿 banalita
🇸🇰 banalita
🇨🇳 陈腐
🇸🇮 banalnost
🇮🇸 banalitet
🇰🇿 банальдық
🇬🇪 ბანალურობა
🇦🇿 banallıq
🇲🇽 banalidad
Etymology
The word 'triteness' originated from the Old French word 'trit', meaning 'rubbed out, worn down'. Over time, it came to be associated with the idea of being overused or lacking originality. The concept of triteness has been discussed in various fields, from literature to art, as a critique of repetitive or unimaginative content.
See also: trite.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,919, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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