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trivialise

[triv-ee-uh-lahyz]

verb (used with object), -ized, -iz·ing.

to make trivial; cause to appear unimportant, trifling, etc.

Also, especially British, triv·i·al·ise.

Origin:
1840–50; trivial + -ize

Related forms

triv·i·al·i·za·tion, noun

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trivialize or trivialise (ˈtrɪvɪəˌlaɪz)

—vb
	(tr) to cause to seem trivial or more trivial; minimize: he trivialized his injuries

trivialise or trivialise

—vb

triviali'zation or trivialise

—n

triviali'sation or trivialise

—n

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