triviality — the quality or state of being trivial; something that is unimportant or insignificant
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality or state of being trivial; something that is unimportant or insignificant
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌtrɪviˈæləti/
Korean meaning: 사소함, 하찮음; 중요하지 않은 것
Korean pronunciation: 트리비**앨**러티
Example Sentences
- While his girlfriend obsessed over trivialities like which napkin to use, he was planning a surprise proposal.
- The meeting dragged on for hours as they argued over trivialities instead of addressing the main issue.
- Don't let workplace trivialities distract you from your career goals.
triviality
NOUN//ˌtrɪviˈæləti//
the quality or state of being trivial; something that is unimportant or insignificant
the quality or state of being trivial; something that is unimportant or insignificant
Lost in triviality, blind to reality.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'trivialis'에서 유래했습니다. 'tri(세 개의)' + 'via(길)'로, 세 갈래 길이 만나는 곳을 의미했는데, 이런 곳에서는 누구나 만나서 평범한 이야기를 나누었기 때문에 '일상적인, 평범한'이라는 뜻이 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“While his girlfriend obsessed over trivialities like which napkin to use, he was planning a surprise proposal.”
“The meeting dragged on for hours as they argued over trivialities instead of addressing the main issue.”
“Don't let workplace trivialities distract you from your career goals.”
“My cat judges my cooking with such intensity that I wonder if what seems like triviality to me is actually gourmet criticism to her.”
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