banality
|ba-nal-i-ty|
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/bəˈnæl.ə.ti/
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/bəˈnæl.ɪ.ti/
commonplace
Etymology
Etymology Information
'banality' originates from French, specifically the word 'banalité', where 'banal' meant 'commonplace'.
Historical Evolution
'banalité' transformed into the English word 'banality' in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'something that is common or ordinary', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being banal; something that is trite, obvious, or predictable.
The movie was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45