CultureJuly 24, 2026
trivialisation
/ˌtrɪviəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition
The act of making something seem less important, significant, or serious than it actually is.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'trivialis', meaning 'found at the crossroads' or 'commonplace', which evolved into the English 'trivial' and later the suffix '-ise' to indicate the action of rendering something unimportant.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe how using 'banter' as an excuse for harmful behavior masks the gravity of bullying. It highlights how downplaying hurtful actions under the guise of humor is a form of trivialization.
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