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  • 11frivolity — noun 1. the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible • Syn: ↑frivolousness • Ant: ↑seriousness • Derivationally related forms: ↑frivolous (for: ↑frivolousness), ↑ …

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  • 12frivolous — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin frivolus Date: 15th century 1. a. of little weight or importance b. having no sound basis (as in fact or law) < a frivolous lawsuit > 2. a. lacking in seriousness b. marked by unbecoming levity •&#8230; …

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