Cool MateMeaning of Trivial
Not important or significant; of little value.
In simple words: Not very important or significant.
Trivial in a sentence
- The argument over which restaurant to choose was pretty trivial.
- He always let trivial matters bother him instead of focusing on what really mattered.
- Her concerns about the meeting were trivial and didn’t affect the overall outcome.
- They spent hours discussing trivial details of the project.
- Trivial questions can sometimes lead to deeper discussions.
How to use Trivial
Use 'trivial' to describe something that lacks importance. It's appropriate for casual conversations and formal writing, but avoid it in highly sensitive contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Trivial sounds like 'trivia', which are small, unimportant facts.
Related words
Collocations with Trivial
- trivial matter
- trivial task
- trivial pursuit
- trivial details
Synonyms for Trivial
- insignificant
- unimportant
- minor
- petty
- marginal
Common mistakes with Trivial
- Confused with 'trivialize' which means to make something seem less important.
- Using 'trivial' to describe serious matters.
- Mixing up 'trivial' with 'insignificant' - while similar, they aren't always interchangeable.
Trivial appears in
Trivial in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تافه، بسيط
مش مهم أوي أو ملوش لازمة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
তুচ্ছ, সামান্য
খুব একটা গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বা তাৎপর্যপূর্ণ নয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Trivial
Nicht sehr wichtig oder bedeutsam.
- SpanishEspañol
Trivial
No muy importante o significativo.
- Persianفارسی
جزئی
مهم یا قابل توجه نیست.
- FrenchFrançais
Trivial
Pas très important ou significatif.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मामूली, तुच्छ
बहुत महत्वपूर्ण या खास नहीं।
- ItalianItaliano
Triviale
Non molto importante o significativo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Trivial
Não muito importante ou significativo.
- RussianРусский
Незначительный, пустяковый
Не очень важный или значимый.
- Urduاردو
غیر اہم، معمولی
زیادہ اہم یا خاص نہیں۔
- Chinese中文
微不足道的, 不重要的
不太重要或不显著。
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Frequently asked questions about Trivial
What does Trivial mean?
Not very important or significant.
What is the definition of Trivial?
Not important or significant; of little value.
How do you use Trivial in a sentence?
The argument over which restaurant to choose was pretty trivial.
Can you give another example of Trivial?
He always let trivial matters bother him instead of focusing on what really mattered.
What are synonyms for Trivial?
Common alternatives include insignificant, unimportant, minor, petty, marginal.
What words go with Trivial?
It commonly pairs with trivial matter, trivial task, trivial pursuit, trivial details.
What are common mistakes when using Trivial?
Confused with 'trivialize' which means to make something seem less important. Using 'trivial' to describe serious matters. Mixing up 'trivial' with 'insignificant' - while similar, they aren't always interchangeable.
How do you pronounce Trivial?
US: //ˈtrɪv.i.əl//, UK: //ˈtrɪv.ɪ.əl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Trivial?
Use 'trivial' to describe something that lacks importance. It's appropriate for casual conversations and formal writing, but avoid it in highly sensitive contexts.