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Meaning of trivialization
The act or process of making something seem less important or significant than it really is.
Etymology of trivialization
The word trivialization has its roots in the Latin word "trivialis," meaning "of or pertaining to the street" or "common," which is derived from "trivium," meaning "a place where three roads meet."
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something as common or ordinary.
Over time, the meaning of the word has expanded to include the act of making something seem less important or significant than it really is.
Synonyms
minimization
downplaying
marginalization
belittling
depreciation
disparagement
reduction
simplification
understatement
mitigation
diminution
cheapening
debasement
denigration
degradation
dismissal
disregard
ignoring
neglecting
overlooking
oversimplification
trivialness
inconsequentiality
frivolity
frivolousness
superficiality
banality
commonplace
ordinariness
mundanity
dullness
monotony
tediousness
lackluster
uninspiring
uninteresting
vapid
flat
hollow
vacuous
meaningless
pointless
purposeless
aimless
directionless
rudderless
feckless
ineffective
ineffectual
unproductive
futile
fruitless
abortive
barren
sterile
unfruitful
bootless
Definitions
- The definition of trivialization according to Oxford Languages is the act of making something seem less important or significant than it really is.
- * It can also refer to the process of treating something as if it is not important or serious.
Usage Examples
- The media's trivialization of the issue has led to a lack of public awareness about its importance.
- * The company's trivialization of the environmental impact of their operations has been widely criticized.
- * The trivialization of the artist's work has led to a decrease in its value and appreciation.
Antonyms
magnification
amplification
intensification
augmentation
enhancement
exaggeration
emphasis
accentuation
highlighting
spotlighting
glorification
romanticization
dramatization
sensationalization
emotionalization
prioritization
valorization
dignification
ennoblement
elevation
upliftment
upscaling
aggrandizement
inflation
escalation
maximization
optimization
strengthening
fortification
reinforcement
solidification
stabilization
validation
verification
substantiation
justification
rationalization
legitimation