trivialization

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of making something seem unimportant, belittling, or overly simplified.

  - "The public's trivialization of mental health issues can lead to misunderstanding and stigma."
  - "Politicians often engage in trivialization of complex issues to appeal to voters."

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Variants

List of all variants of trivialization that leads to same result
trivialization , trivializations , trivialize , trivialized , trivializes , trivializing

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin 'trivium' meaning 'crossing' or 'junction,' and the suffix '-ization' meaning 'process of making,' referring to the act of reducing complex matters to a junction or crossing point.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Trivialization is a common technique used in satire and comedy to highlight the absurdity of a situation.

2. The term 'trivialization' was first used in the context of mathematics, referring to the simplification of complex mathematical problems.

3. The word 'trivial' has a negative connotation, implying that something is unimportant or insignificant.

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Related Concepts

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1. Minimization: Similar concept to trivialization, but focuses more on downplaying the importance or magnitude of something.

2. Trivial: Something that is unimportant, simple, or easy to understand, often used interchangeably with trivialization.

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Culture

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In literature, trivialization is often used to criticize the dismissive or disrespectful treatment of important issues. It can also be seen in art and music, where artists may use irony or satire to highlight the trivialization of certain aspects of society.

How to Memorize "trivialization"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale, with complex issues on one side and trivial matters on the other. Trivialization is the act of moving a complex issue towards the trivial side.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with belittling or dismissive behavior to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym TRIVIAL: 'T' for Trivial, 'R' for Reducing, 'I' for Importance, 'V' for Value, 'A' for Aspects, and 'L' for Lessening.

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