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nontrivialnot trivial; requiring significant thought, effort, or consideration; important or complex

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: not trivial; requiring significant thought, effort, or consideration; important or complex

Pronunciation (IPA): /nɑːnˈtrɪviəl/

Example Sentences

  • Getting my cat to take a bath is a nontrivial endeavor that requires strategy, patience, and armor.
  • The software bug seemed simple at first, but fixing it turned out to be a nontrivial task.
  • He made a nontrivial contribution to the research project with his innovative approach.

nontrivial

ADJECTIVE

[/nɑːnˈtrɪviəl/]

not trivial; requiring significant thought, effort, or consideration; important or complex

a focused engineer examines multiple layered blueprints while pointing at intricate mechanical components. She furrows her brow as she calculates complex measurements and connections between different parts. The detailed schematics show numerous interconnected systems that require careful coordination to work together. Her mistake could cause the entire project to fail, so every decision demands thorough analysis. Her colleague leans in with concern, studying additional technical documents spread across the workbench. Both engineers appear intensely concentrated as they work through each challenging step.  a problem that requires significant thought, effort, and consideration to solve properly
💡 Concept

a focused engineer examines multiple layered blueprints while pointing at intricate mechanical components. She furrows her brow as she calculates complex measurements and connections between different parts. The detailed schematics show numerous interconnected systems that require careful coordination to work together. Her mistake could cause the entire project to fail, so every decision demands thorough analysis. Her colleague leans in with concern, studying additional technical documents spread across the workbench. Both engineers appear intensely concentrated as they work through each challenging step. a problem that requires significant thought, effort, and consideration to solve properly

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/nɑːnˈtrɪviəl/
🇬🇧 UK/nɒnˈtrɪviəl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixnon--
Roottrivial

Origin

From Latin 'trivialis' meaning 'commonplace' or 'ordinary,' literally referring to things discussed at crossroads (tri-via = three roads). The prefix 'non-' was added to create the opposite meaning.

Breakdown

non- (not) + trivial (from Latin tri- meaning 'three' + via meaning 'road' + -al suffix)

🎵Rhyme

trivialconvivial
trivial
convivial

🔗Collocations

nontrivial problem
nontrivial task
nontrivial solution
nontrivial amount
nontrivial effort
nontrivial challenge

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Getting my cat to take a bath is a nontrivial endeavor that requires strategy, patience, and armor.

The software bug seemed simple at first, but fixing it turned out to be a nontrivial task.

He made a nontrivial contribution to the research project with his innovative approach.

😄 Fun example

Learning to parallel park is a nontrivial skill that separates real drivers from mere license holders.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

significantsubstantialimportantcomplexconsiderable

Antonyms

trivialinsignificantsimple

Related

substantialmeaningfulnoteworthyweighty

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