Definition

This word describes something that is very common and unoriginal, often because it has been used too much.

Example

The movie was filled with the tritest clichés, making it predictable and boring.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I heard that saying is the tritest advice ever.

Yeah, it really is, but people still use it all the time.

It's funny how the tritest phrases seem to stick around.

True! Sometimes they can be surprisingly helpful, though.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tritest is formed from "tri-" (meaning three) and "test" (from Latin "testari", meaning to witness or to prove). The word refers to something that is tested or proven three times, often implying that it is the most basic or obvious form of something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'three' ('tri-') tests or proofs, which helps you remember that 'tritest' refers to something that is the most basic or obvious.

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