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Trivia: meaning, definitions and examples

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trivia

 

[ หˆtrษชviษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

general knowledge

Trivia refers to bits of information that are interesting, obscure, or little-known. These facts often pertain to various subjects such as history, pop culture, science, and more. Trivia is frequently used in games and quizzes where participants test their recall of these facts. It's a popular activity in social gatherings and can foster a competitive spirit among friends. Trivia often highlights the quirky and unexpected aspects of knowledge.

Synonyms

details, facts, information, insights

Examples of usage

  • I love sharing trivia about movies.
  • Did you know this trivia about ancient civilizations?
  • We played a trivia game at the party last night.
  • Thereโ€™s a trivia night at the local bar every Thursday.

Translations

Translations of the word "trivia" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น curiosidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคจเค•เคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trivia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ trivia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะธะฒั–ะฐะปัŒะฝะฐ ั–ะฝั„ะพั€ะผะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trivia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒชใƒ“ใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trivia

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trivia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท trivia

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠธ๋ฆฌ๋น„์•„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนู„ูˆู…ุงุช ุชุงูู‡ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trivia

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trivia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ไบ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trivia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trivia

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั€ะธะฒะธะฐะปะดั‹ ะฐา›ะฟะฐั€ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trivia

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trivia

Etymology

The word 'trivia' originates from the Latin term 'trivium,' which means 'the place where three roads meet.' In ancient Roman education, the trivium was the foundational study of grammar, rhetoric, and logic. Over time, the term evolved in the 15th century to refer to 'commonplace' or 'ordinary' information. By the 19th century, 'trivia' had taken on a connotation of 'unimportant' or 'insignificant' facts. This shift reflects society's growing fascination with ephemeral or quirky knowledge, leading to the popularization of trivia games and competitions in the 20th century. Today, trivia is celebrated in various formats, from books and board games to television shows and online quizzes, showcasing humanity's endless curiosity and love for learning.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,560, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.