Trivia

Definitions

1. An aspect of the Roman goddess Diana, pertaining to her role as guardian of trivia (crossroads or forks where three roads meet); used as an epithet.
   Roman
2. Insignificant trifles of little importance, especially items of unimportant information; froth.
   countable, uncountable
3. A quiz game that involves obscure facts.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“These trivia take⟳ up too much of the day.”

“This trivia takes up too much of the day.”

“There is the story of the famous Hollywood glamour photographer who cooled his heels around Washington for three months while waiting for one of our leading commanders, and then was granted exactly 15 minutes for the sitting. […] Our military leaders simply don't have⟳ time for such trivia. Thank⟳ God!”

“I joined the trivia club this semester!”

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