previous next
trĭvĭālis , e, adj. trivium; prop. that is in or belongs to the cross-roads or public streets; hence, transf.,
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.
hide Dictionary Entry Lookup
Use this tool to search for dictionary entries in all lexica.
Search for in
hide References (2 total)
  • Cross-references in general dictionaries from this page (2):
    • Suetonius, Divus Augustus, 74
    • Quintilian, Institutio Oratoria, Book 1, 4.27
hide Display Preferences
Greek Display:
Arabic Display:
View by Default:
Browse Bar: