I.that may be found everywhere, common, commonplace, vulgar, ordinary, trivial (post-Aug.): “trivialis scientia,” Quint. 1, 4, 27: verba (opp. splendide atque adornate declamare), Suet. Rhet. 6: “ludii ex circo,” id. Aug. 74: “carmen,” Juv. 7, 55: “mos,” Calp. Ecl. 1, 28.
trĭvĭālis , e, adj. trivium; prop. that is in or belongs to the cross-roads or public streets; hence, transf.,