'triteness' originates from the Latin word 'tritus,' which is the past participle of 'terere,' meaning 'to rub' or 'to wear out.'

'tritus' transformed into the French word 'trite,' and eventually became the modern English word 'trite' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'worn out by rubbing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking originality or freshness.'