Basic Details
Word: Trivial
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that is unimportant or insignificant.
Synonyms: Minor, insignificant, petty
Antonyms: Important, significant, crucial
Idioms and Phrases
- Trivial pursuit: A chase for things that are insignificant or of little importance. Example: "His interest in celebrity gossip was just a trivial pursuit that wasted his time."
- Don't sweat the trivial stuff: A reminder not to worry about unimportant matters. Example: "She decided to let go of the small mistakes during her presentation and not sweat the trivial stuff."
Usage Examples
Example 1: In the grand scheme of things, their argument over what to have for dinner seemed rather trivial.
Example 2: She often dismissed his concerns as trivial, showing no interest in his opinions.
Example 3: Its amazing how we focus on trivial matters while forgetting what truly matters in life.
Fun Fact
The word "trivial" comes from the Latin word "trivialis," which means "belonging to the crossroads" where three roads meet. In ancient Rome, it referred to things that are commonplace or ordinary, which is how we understand it today.
Famous Quote
"We often miss the most important things because we are searching for the trivial." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "trivial" mean?
a) Very important
b) Unimportant
c) Interesting
d) Complex
Answer: b) Unimportant
2. Which of these is a synonym of "trivial"?
a) Major
b) Important
c) Minor
d) Life-changing
Answer: c) Minor
3. Which sentence uses "trivial" correctly?
a) He found the book to be trivial and boring.
b) The trivial car drove very fast.
c) She had a trivial dream of becoming famous.
d) Trivial decisions are always easy to make.
Answer: a) He found the book to be trivial and boring.
4. Which idiom means not to worry about unimportant matters?
a) Don't sweat the trivial stuff
b) Trivial pursuit
c) A stitch in time saves nine
d) Barking up the wrong tree
Answer: a) Don't sweat the trivial stuff
5. What is the opposite of "trivial"?
a) Minor
b) Unimportant
c) Significant
d) Ordinary
Answer: c) Significant
