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trivia

Main Entry:: triv·ia
Pronunciation:: \ˈtri-vē-ə\
Function:: noun plural but singular or plural in construction
Etymology:: New Latin, back-formation from Latin trivialis
Date:: 1920

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

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