Trivial: meaning, definitions and examples

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trivial

[ˈtrɪviəl ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

simple

of little value or importance

Synonyms

insignificant, minor, unimportant.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
trivial	Use this word to describe something that has very little importance or value. It often implies that the matter is so simple or small that it is not worth much attention. The issue was so trivial that it wasn't even worth discussing. She often focuses on trivial details instead of the bigger picture.
unimportant	This word is best used for things that do not matter much and lack significance in the grand scheme of things. It clearly indicates a lack of importance. Whether we go to one restaurant or another is unimportant, as long as we're together. She dismissed the criticism as unimportant.
insignificant	This word is suitable for describing someone or something that lacks importance or weight and can imply a complete absence of influence or relevance. The mistake was insignificant and did not affect the project outcome. The changes are so insignificant that they won't make a difference.
minor	Use this word to describe something that is small in scope or seriousness, often used in contrast with something more major or serious. He suffered only minor injuries in the accident. They had a minor disagreement, nothing serious.

Examples of usage

trivial details
trivial conversation
a trivial problem

^{Context #2 | Adjective}

mathematics

of, denoting, or relating to the first order of an equation, one in which the highest power of the unknown quantity is one

Synonyms

basic, elementary, simple.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
trivial	Describes something with little value or importance, often used in situations where the matter at hand is seen as insignificant or unworthy of serious consideration. Negative connotation. His concerns were dismissed as trivial She spent all day worrying about trivial details
simple	Best used when describing something easy to understand or do, without complexity or difficulty. It's a simple recipe that anyone can follow She gave a simple explanation that made everything clear
basic	Suitable for describing something fundamental or essential, often used in the context of foundational knowledge or skills. Understanding basic math is essential for more complex calculations The instructions were written in basic language so everyone could understand
elementary	Use this when referring to the most simple or fundamental principles or concepts of a subject. Frequently used in educational contexts. Elementary school focuses on teaching children the basic literacy and numeracy skills The book covers the elementary principles of physics

Examples of usage

a trivial equation
a trivial solution

Translations

Translations of the word "trivial" in other languages:

🇵🇹 trivial

🇮🇳 तुच्छ

🇩🇪 trivial

🇮🇩 sepele

🇺🇦 тривіальний

🇵🇱 trywialny

🇯🇵 取るに足らない

🇫🇷 trivial

🇪🇸 trivial

🇹🇷 önemsiz

🇰🇷 사소한

🇸🇦 تافه

🇨🇿 triviální

🇸🇰 triviálny

🇨🇳 琐碎的

🇸🇮 trivialen

🇮🇸 smávægilegur

🇰🇿 мардымсыз

🇬🇪 უმნიშვნელო

🇦🇿 əhəmiyyətsiz

🇲🇽 trivial

Etymology

The word 'trivial' originated from the Latin word 'trivialis', which means 'found everywhere, commonplace'. It was first used in English in the late 16th century to describe things of little importance or significance. Over time, the word has come to be associated with simplicity and insignificance in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,343 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.

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