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inanities


Meanings
  • Noun

    The quality or state of being insignificant, unimportant, or meaningless.

  • Noun

    Trivial matters; unimportant things.


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inanities , inanity
Etymology
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From Latin inanitas, from inanus 'void of meaning, empty, unreal'.


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  1. The term inanities was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

  2. Inanities can also refer to insignificant or trivial speech or behavior.


Related Concepts
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  1. Trivialities: Similar concept to inanities, referring to unimportant or insignificant matters.

  2. Nonsense: Related concept to inanities, referring to meaningless or irrational ideas or statements.


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Inanities have been used throughout literature and art to represent trivial or insignificant matters. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, the character Polonius refers to 'the inanity of the mind' when discussing the foolishness of human behavior.

How to Memorize "inanities"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a room filled with empty or meaningless objects. Visualize yourself sorting through these objects and discarding the ones that hold no significance to you.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word inanities with the idea of insignificance or unimportance. Think of a time when you encountered trivial matters and how they made you feel.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'I Am Not Significant' to remember the definition of inanities.


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