Etymology

trite

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Today it means: used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out, hackneyed. Full definition →

Latin trītus
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trite · adjective1

  1. Latin · derived fromtrītus“worn out”
  2. English todaytrite

From Latin trītus (“worn out”), perfect passive participle of terō (“to wear away, wear out”).

trite · noun2

  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromτρίτη
  2. Latin · borrowed fromtritē
  3. English todaytrite

Unadapted borrowing from Latin tritē, from Ancient Greek τρίτη (trítē, literally “third [string]”).

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