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banality Meaning & Definition

/bəˈnælɪti/

What Does Banality Mean?

Banality is used as a noun meaning The quality of being banal. It is also used to mean Something which is banal.

Quick Facts About Banality

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/bəˈnælɪti/
Synonymsplatitude, commonplace and bromide
Pluralbanalities

Banality Definition (Noun)

  1. The quality of being banal.
  2. Something which is banal.
  3. A feudal right or obligation, especially the obligation for a peasant to grind grain at the lord's mill, or the profits accruing from such rights.

Synonyms of Banality

Banality synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

banality (countable and uncountable, plural banalities)

Words That Rhyme With Banality

Origin of Banality

From French banalité, from banal, equivalent to banal +‎ -ity.

Frequently Asked Questions About Banality

What part of speech is banality?

Banality is a noun.

What is another word for banality?

You can replace banality with words such as platitude, commonplace and bromide. See the full list of banality synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of banality?

The plural of banality is banalities.

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