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How is 'trivial' different from 'minor'?

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trivial

/ˈtrɪv.i.əl/

IELTSAcademic

adjective

Of little importance or value; insignificant.

These small mistakes are trivial in the final score.
Don't worry about such trivial issues.

Adinary Nuance

Near-neighbors: 'trivial' stresses lack of importance, weaker than 'insignificant' and less moral than 'petty'. Use 'trivial' when the thing is not worth serious attention; choose 'trivial' over 'simple' when you mean unimportant rather than easy.

In other languages

Spanish: Trivial
Japanese: ありふれた、些細な
Korean: 보잘것없는
Vietnamese: vô triều
Chinese: 微不足道的

Etymology

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Common phrases

trivial matterstrivial pursuittrivial details

Synonyms

unimportant insignificant minor petty small

Frequently asked questions

Is 'trivial' formal or informal?: Is 'trivial' formal or informal?
How do I use 'trivial' in a sentence?: When is using 'trivial' appropriate in academic writing?
Is 'trivial' used for problems?: Can 'trivial' describe problems?
What's the difference between 'trivial' and 'minor'?: How is 'trivial' different from 'minor'?