trivia
UK: ˈtrɪviə | US: ˈtrɪviə
n. unimportant or obscure facts or details
n. a game or competition involving questions about miscellaneous topics
trivia = tri<three> + via<road>
- tri (from Latin tres, meaning "three")
- via (from Latin via, meaning "road" or "way")
Etymology Origin:
The word trivia originates from Latin trivium, meaning "a place where three roads meet." In ancient Rome, such crossroads were common gathering spots for casual conversations, often about mundane or unimportant topics. Over time, trivia evolved to signify trivial or insignificant information. The modern sense of "quiz game" emerged in the 20th century, reflecting the lighthearted nature of such knowledge.
She enjoys collecting trivia about old Hollywood movies.
The pub hosts a weekly trivia night for locals.
His speech was filled with irrelevant trivia.
Trivia games test your knowledge of random facts.
Don’t waste time on trivia; focus on the important issues.