SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
trivial
adjective
Of little importance, value, or consequence.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Of little consequence
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Usage distinction
Return to topTrivial concerns limited importance. Superficial concerns lack of depth; a superficial account can still address an important subject.
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See trivial in use
A trivial difference in spacing did not affect the meaning of the chart.
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.
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- TRIVIAL Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
- Princeton WordNet 3.0: wn30-a-01280908, wn30-a-02165432
How the synonym reference was prepared / WordNet 3.0 license