trivialization
|triv-i-al-i-za-tion|
/ˌtrɪviəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(trivialize)
making less important
Etymology
'trivialization' originates from the verb 'trivialize,' which is derived from the adjective 'trivial,' meaning 'of little value or importance.'
'trivial' comes from the Latin word 'trivialis,' meaning 'commonplace or ordinary,' and 'trivialize' was formed in English by adding the suffix '-ize' to indicate the action of making something trivial.
Initially, it meant 'to make something ordinary or common,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'making something seem less important.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of making something seem less important or serious than it actually is.
The trivialization of the issue led to a lack of serious discussion.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45