trivial statements
[ˈtrɪviəl ˈsteɪtmənts]
noun phrasepl: trivial statements
afirmações triviais
1. Simple, obvious, or insignificant claims or declarations that lack depth, importance, or originality
The report was filled with trivial statements that everyone already knew.
O relatório estava cheio de afirmações triviais que todos já sabiam.
2. In logic and mathematics, statements that are self-evident or require no proof
In the proof, we can skip the trivial statements and focus on the complex deductions.
Na prova, podemos pular as afirmações triviais e focar nas deduções complexas.
3. Commonplace or mundane observations or remarks
His speech consisted mainly of trivial statements about the weather and local events.
Seu discurso consistia principalmente em afirmações triviais sobre o clima e eventos locais.
In both Brazilian and American academic and professional contexts, 'trivial statements' are often dismissed as unworthy of serious discussion. In Brazil, the term is frequently used in academic writing and formal criticism. The concept emphasizes the value placed on originality and depth in intellectual discourse across both cultures.
NYC Slang
no big deal statements; obvious talk
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