trite Meaning & Definition
What Does Trite Mean?
As an adjective, trite means used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out, hackneyed. It can also mean So well established as to be beyond debate: trite law. As a noun, it means A denomination of coinage in ancient Greece equivalent to one third of a stater. As a noun, it means In Ancient Greek musical theory, the lower-pitched of the two movable notes in the farther tetrachord on a lyre, pitched lower than the paranete and higher than the paramese.
Trite in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /tɹaɪt/ |
| Synonyms | banal, stock and hackneyed |
| Plural | trites |
| Comparative / superlative | triter, tritest |
Trite Definition (Adjective)
- used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out, hackneyed.
- So well established as to be beyond debate: trite law.
Trite as a Noun
- A denomination of coinage in ancient Greece equivalent to one third of a stater.
Noun
- In Ancient Greek musical theory, the lower-pitched of the two movable notes in the farther tetrachord on a lyre, pitched lower than the paranete and higher than the paramese.
Adjective
- Often in reference to a word or phrase: used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out, hackneyed.
Noun
- Trite, a genus of spiders, found in Australia, New Zealand and Oceania, of the family Salticidae.
Synonyms of Trite
Trite synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
trite (comparative triter, superlative tritest)
trite (plural trites)
Words That Rhyme With Trite
Origin of Trite
Origin 1: From Latin trītus (“worn out”), perfect passive participle of terō (“to wear away, wear out”).
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Origin 3: Unadapted borrowing from Latin tritē, from Ancient Greek τρίτη (trítē, literally “third [string]”).
Questions People Ask About Trite
Is trite an adjective or a noun?
Trite is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for trite?
Close synonyms of trite are banal, stock and hackneyed. See the full list of trite synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of trite?
The plural of trite is trites.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of trite?
The comparative form is triter and the superlative form is tritest.