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trivial trait

[ˈtrɪviəl treɪt]
nounpl: trivial traits
característica trivial
1. A minor or insignificant characteristic or feature of little importance or consequence
The color of his eyes is merely a trivial trait compared to his intelligence.
A cor dos seus olhos é apenas uma característica trivial comparada à sua inteligência.
2. In genetics or biology, a non-essential inherited feature with minimal functional significance
Earlobe attachment is considered a trivial trait in human genetics.
A inserção do lóbulo da orelha é considerada uma característica trivial na genética humana.
NYC Slang
no big deal feature
Synonyms
minor traitinsignificant featuresuperficial characteristicunimportant attribute
Antonyms
essential traitmajor characteristicsignificant featureimportant attribute

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
característica trivial
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
traço trivial
Alternative variant used in academic contexts
Portugal
característica banal
Portuguese variant preferring 'banal' instead of 'trivial'

Related Idioms & Phrases

not worth mentioning
small potatoes
neither here nor there
of little account
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