What does trivia mean?
Trivia means Insignificant trifles of little importance, especially items of unimportant information..
Trivia
/ˈtɹɪvi.ə/ · noun
Meaning
Insignificant trifles of little importance, especially items of unimportant information..
Definitions by Sense
- Insignificant trifles of little importance, especially items of unimportant information.
- A quiz game that involves obscure facts.
- plural of trivium
Example Sentences
These trivia take up too much of the day.
This trivia takes up too much of the day.
There is the story of the famous Hollywood glamour photographer who cooled his heels around Washington for three months while waiting for one of our leading commanders, and then was granted exactly 15 minutes for the sitting. […] Our military leaders simply don't have time for such trivia. Thank God!
I joined the trivia club this semester!
Synonyms for trivia
Antonyms for trivia
Related Words
Word Forms
- trivia
- trivias
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for trivia?
Common synonyms include froth, trifle, triviality, small beer.
What is the opposite of trivia?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use trivia in a sentence?
These trivia take up too much of the day.
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