bagatelle
|bag/a/telle|
B2
/ˌbæɡəˈtɛl/
triviality
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bagatelle' originates from French, specifically the word 'bagatelle,' where 'bagatelle' meant 'trifle.'
Historical Evolution
'bagatelle' changed from the French word 'bagatelle' and eventually became the modern English word 'bagatelle'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'trifle or small thing,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a thing of little importance or value; a triviality.
The argument was over a mere bagatelle.
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Noun 2
a short, light piece of music, typically for piano.
Beethoven composed several bagatelles.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 15:51