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trifle vs detail

detail vs trifle

trifle and detail both are nouns.

trifle and detail both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trifle Yes No Yes No
detail Yes No Yes No
As nouns, detail is a hypernym of trifle; that is, detail is a word with a broader meaning than trifle:
  • trifle: a detail that is considered insignificant
  • detail: an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
Other hypernyms of trifle include item, point.
trifle (noun) detail (noun)
something of small importance an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
a detail that is considered insignificant extended treatment of particulars
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate a temporary military unit
a crew of workers selected for a particular task
a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
trifle (verb) detail (verb)
consider not very seriously assign to a specific task
act frivolously provide details for
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
Difference between trifle and detail

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