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trite

Pronunciation: /trʌɪt/
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Definition of trite

adjective

  • (of a remark or idea) lacking originality or freshness; dull on account of overuse:this point may now seem obvious and trite

Derivatives

tritely

adverb

triteness

noun

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin tritus, past participle of terere 'to rub'

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