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
Recent Examples on the Web Back at home, those decisions seemed insurmountable because I was hung up on the little trivialities of my life. John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press, 24 Oct. 2024 Our first instinct was to fill that vacuum with distractions and triviality. Matt Bai, Washington Post, 17 July 2024 They are considered too strong to be hurt by such trivialities as heartbreak, too smart to chase a partner, too aggressive to care about the loss of a friend or too angry to crave a happy ending. Crystal Andrews, refinery29.com, 21 Feb. 2024 These trivialities trouble those who understand debates as venues that should provide solid information to undecided voters. Heather Hendershot / Made By History, TIME, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for triviality 

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Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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