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Of little importance, value, or consequence.

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trivial

A trivial difference in spacing did not affect the meaning of the chart.
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A small ink-color difference remained trivial only because both versions were equally readable in the intended setting; a color that obscured the text would create a different problem.
From Choosing What Deserves Attention.
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