triviality

noun

triv·​i·​al·​i·​ty ˌtri-vē-ˈa-lə-tē How to pronounce triviality (audio)
plural trivialities
1
: the quality or state of being trivial
2
: something trivial : trifle

Examples of triviality in a Sentence

We shouldn't spend time on such trivialities. the triviality of the problem
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As a society navigating the choppy waters of quick-draw feuds and biting vitriol—no matter the triviality or seriousness of the topic in question—we are often cowered into joining the chorus versus belting out a solo for fear of being singled out. Christina L. Sgro, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 In other words, no drugs, alcohol abuse, tardiness, triviality, egocentricity. Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025 The opportunity to investigate that with the body cam footage and see the triviality of the conflict. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025 Any continuation of this conversation will veer far off from the triviality of Socrates’s political beliefs. Theodore McDarrah, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for triviality

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of triviality was in 1598

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“Triviality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triviality. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

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triviality

noun
triv·​i·​al·​i·​ty ˌtriv-ē-ˈal-ət-ē How to pronounce triviality (audio)
plural trivialities
1
: the quality or state of being trivial
2
: something trivial : trifle

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