trivialize

verb

triv·​i·​al·​ize ˈtri-vē-ə-ˌlīz How to pronounce trivialize (audio)
trivialized; trivializing

transitive verb

: to make trivial : reduce to triviality
The editorial tries to trivialize a serious problem.
trivialization
ˌtri-vē-ə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce trivialize (audio)
noun

Examples of trivialize in a Sentence

The news story trivialized the problem. He is trivializing the situation.
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Some people don’t like to see what can amount to a signature, or a standout flash at 200 mph, trivialized by regular changes. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 22 May 2026 Newsom took a genuine moment and trivialized it with what seemed to be pure political calculation. — Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026 To trivialize that reality for political rhetoric is to misuse the name of Christ itself. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026 Even so, the underlying capabilities, when housed within expert infrastructure at a high-end hedge fund, for example, cannot be trivialized. — Carrie McCabe, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for trivialize

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of trivialize was in 1846

Rhymes for trivialize

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“Trivialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trivialize. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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