trivia

/'triviəm/

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A group of friends plays a trivia game at a cozy cafe.

Definition

Noun: - Unimportant matters or details: Information or facts that are considered insignificant, minor, or of little value or importance. Often refers to obscure or amusing bits of knowledge. - A quiz game involving obscure facts: A game or competition where players answer questions about various minor or detailed subjects.

Usage

• The word "trivia" is typically used as a plural noun (treating it as a collective concept), though it can sometimes be treated as singular in modern usage, especially when referring to the game.
• It often carries a slightly dismissive or lighthearted tone, suggesting the information is not serious or essential.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Trivia night": A social event, often held at a bar or pub, where teams compete by answering trivia questions.
  • Our team won first place at the weekly trivia night.
• As a modifier: Used before another noun to indicate something involves or consists of trivial details.
  • He runs a popular trivia website.

Variants and Related Words

• Trivial (adjective): Of little value or importance; insignificant.
  • She dismissed his objections as trivial concerns.
• Triviality (noun): The quality or state of being trivial; a trivial thing or detail.
  • The debate descended into arguments over trivialities.

Synonyms

• Minutiae: The small, precise, or trivial details of something.
• Trifles: Things of little value or importance.
• Details: Individual features or facts, often minor ones.

Antonyms

• Essentials: Things that are absolutely necessary or fundamentally important.
• Fundamentals: Central or primary rules or principles.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "To split hairs": To make small and unnecessary distinctions (related to focusing on trivial details).
  • Arguing about the exact wording is just splitting hairs.
• "Much ado about nothing": A great deal of fuss over something unimportant (this phrase captures the essence of focusing on trivia).
  • The entire scandal turned out to be much ado about nothing.

Học thuật

Noun

1. something of small importance

Từ đồng nghĩa

• triviality
• trifle
• small beer