trivial

Intermediate

/ˈtrɪv.i.əl/

adjective
Not important or serious

trivial in a sentence

  • “I forgot his birthday over a trivial argument.”
  • “Statistics and other trivial matters.”
  • “A trivial sum of money.”
  • “Compared to her problems, our problems seem trivial.”

What does “trivial” mean?

trivial (adjective) means not important or serious. It is pronounced /ˈtrɪv.i.əl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "trivial" mean?
trivial (adjective) means: Not important or serious
How do you pronounce "trivial"?
"trivial" is pronounced /ˈtrɪv.i.əl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "trivial" in a sentence?
Here is "trivial" used in a sentence: I forgot his birthday over a trivial argument.

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