trivial
Translation
trivial, unimportant, insignificant
Examples
Don't worry about such a trivial matter.
Don't worry about such a trivial matter.
The details seemed trivial at the time.
The details seemed trivial at the time.
He made a few trivial remarks.
He made a few trivial remarks.
Grammar Patterns
trivial + ((noun)) unimportant (thing) It was a trivial mistake, but it caused a big problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unimportant, insignificant, minor; Antonyms: important, significant, crucial
Etymology
From Latin 'trivialis' meaning 'commonplace, ordinary', from 'trivium', a place where three roads meet.
Memory Tips
Think of 'trivia' games, which are about unimportant or minor facts. Trivial things are like trivia.