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triv⋅i⋅al⋅i⋅ty

[triv-ee-al-i-tee]
–noun, plural -ties.
1. something trivial; a trivial matter, affair, remark, etc.: cocktail conversation marked by trivialities.
2. Also, tri⋅vi⋅al⋅ness [triv-ee-uhl-nis] . trivial quality or character.

Origin:
1590–1600; trivial + -ity
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triv·i·al·i·ty   (trĭv'ē-āl'ĭ-tē)   
n.   pl. triv·i·al·i·ties
  1. The quality or condition of being trivial.

  2. Something trivial.

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