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Vinony

triviality

noun

  1. description to what extent a mathematical statement or complication can be disregarded due to simplicity
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Pronunciation: /ˌtɹɪviˈæləti/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English trivial Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English triviality From trivial + -ity.

  1. The quality of being trivial or unimportant.
  2. Something which is trivial or unimportant.

    “I propose to devote the remainder of mine to it, and can only regret the wasted years that lie behind me, squandered in trivialities.”

    “Yes, I have a case. After a month of trivialities and stagnation the wheels move once more.”