trivial

Vocabulary Word

Definition

To describe something as 'trivial' is to say it's not important, significant, or worth much consideration. Imagine a conversation on a trivial subject like what you had for lunch—unless it was something unusual, it's probably not going to be a memorable conversation.

Examples in Different Contexts

In education, 'trivial' may refer to information or details that are not essential for understanding a subject. A teacher might say, 'Focus on understanding the main concepts; don’t get bogged down with trivial details.'

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

We should carefully review our project's framework and identify which activities have the highest impact on our goals.

Response:

True. It’s better if we avoid trivial activities that don’t contribute significantly to our main goals.

Creative

Scenario:

Let's focus on the characters' motivations and development as these elements will drive the plot.

Response:

Absolutely. The small trivial details can be worked out later. It's the characters that people will really connect with.