trivia

noun plural but singular or plural in construction triv·ia \ˈtri-vē-ə\

: unimportant facts or details

: facts about people, events, etc., that are not well-known

Full Definition of TRIVIA

: unimportant matters : trivial facts or details; also singular in construction : a quizzing game involving obscure facts

New Latin, back-formation from Latin trivialis

First Known Use: 1920

TRIVIA Defined for Kids

noun plural triv·ia \ˈtri-vē-ə\

: interesting facts that are not well-known Hint:Trivia can be used as a singular or a plural in writing and speaking.

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