trivialize

[ triv-ee-uh-lahyz ]
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verb (used with object),triv·i·al·ized, triv·i·al·iz·ing.
  1. to make trivial; cause to appear unimportant, trifling, etc.

Origin of trivialize

1
First recorded in 1840–50; trivial + -ize
  • Also especially British, triv·i·al·ise .

Other words from trivialize

  • triv·i·al·i·za·tion, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for trivialize

trivialize

trivialise

/ (ˈtrɪvɪəˌlaɪz) /


verb
  1. (tr) to cause to seem trivial or more trivial; minimize: he trivialized his injuries

Derived forms of trivialize

  • trivialization or trivialisation, noun

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