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Synonyms & Similar Words
banality
insignificance
trivialness
pettiness
frivolity
frivolousness
superficiality
shallowness
emptiness
hollowness
meaninglessness
pointlessness
uselessness
futility
absurdity
ridiculousness
silliness
foolishness
idiocy
stupidity
senselessness
nonsensicality
absurdness
preposterousness
ludicrousness
farcicalness
inconsequentiality
inconsequence
unimportance
Meaning of Triviality
The state of being insignificant or unimportant.
Definitions
- The quality of being insignificant or unimportant
- * A thing of little importance or value
Etymology of Triviality
The word "triviality" originates from the Latin "trivialis," meaning "of or pertaining to the street" or "common," which is derived from "trivium," referring to a place where three roads meet, and by extension, something that is common or found everywhere.
Historically, the term "trivial" was used to describe something that was of little importance or value, and over time, the noun form "triviality" emerged to describe the state or quality of being insignificant.
Example Uses
- The professor warned the students not to get bogged down in trivialities during their research.
- * The conversation was filled with trivialities, and they never discussed anything of real substance.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
importance
significance
substance
profundity
depth
weight
gravity
seriousness
solemnity
consequence
moment
magnitude
grandeur
majesty
dignity
nobility
elegance
refinement
sophistication
complexity
intricacy
nuance