First Known Use: 1920
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trivia
trivia
noun plural but singular or plural in construction triv·ia \ˈtri-vē-ə\
: unimportant facts or details
: facts about people, events, etc., that are not well-known
Full Definition of TRIVIA
: unimportant matters : trivial facts or details; also singular in construction : a quizzing game involving obscure facts
Origin of TRIVIA
New Latin, back-formation from Latin trivialis
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