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Definition of: trivial
(triv′ē·əl) adjective
1. Of little value or importance; trifling; insignificant.
2. Such as is found everywhere or every day; ordinary; commonplace.
3. Occupied with trifles; of low ability or wit; unscholarly. See synonyms under CHILDISH, INSIGNIFICANT, LITTLE, RIDICULOUS, VAIN, VENIAL. [<L trivialis of the crossroads, commonplace <trivium a crossing of three roads <tri- three + via a road]
—triv′i·al·ism noun
—triv′i·al·ly adverb
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