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· Latin
frīvolus
2 English words descend from Latin
frīvolus
, most common first.
frivolous
Silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner; lacking a good reason for being, or for doing what one does; due to or moved by a caprice or whim.
frivol
To behave frivolously.