Trivial describes something that is

• A. of no real importance
• B. ordinary
• C. insignificant or minor
• D. trivial could be overlooked in everyday use

Answer: (A)

Trivial describes something with little to no importance. When something is trivial, it doesn’t matter much in the bigger picture, so the most accurate choice is that it is of no real importance. While ordinary points to being common or usual, that doesn’t necessarily imply a lack of significance. Insignificant or minor is close in meaning, but trivial emphasizes the lack of importance rather than just small size. The last option is awkward and not a precise definition.