trivial \TRIV-ee-ul\ adjective. 1 a : of little worth or importance. b : relating to or being the mathematically simplest case; specifically : characterized by having all variables equal to zero. 2 : commonplace, ordinary.

What does it mean when someone says it's trivial?

Something that is trivial is not important or significant, such as the trivial details you shared with me about your trip to the post office this morning. ... So something that is trivial is not worth remembering; it just isn't important.

What does trivial mean example?

The definition of trivial is insignificant, or of no importance. An example of something trivial is forgetting a grocery list before going to the store. An example of something trivial is the day-to-day chore of washing dishes. adjective.