C1 adjective Formel

annavile

/ˈænəˌvaɪl/

Describing something that is trivial, insignificant, or lacking in practical value. It often refers to minor details or arguments that, while perhaps technically accurate, do not contribute meaningfully to a larger discussion or outcome.

Exemples

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1

Don't worry about those annavile details; focus on the main goal of the project.

Don't worry about those insignificant details; focus on the main goal of the project.

2

The committee dismissed the annavile objections raised by the junior clerk as mere stalling tactics.

The committee dismissed the insignificant objections raised by the junior clerk as mere stalling tactics.

3

I spent all day on annavile tasks and got nothing real done.

I spent all day on trivial tasks and got nothing real done.

Famille de mots

Nom
annavility
Verb
annavilize
Adverbe
annavilely
Adjectif
annavile
Apparenté
annavileness
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Ann' (a short, simple name) and 'vile' (cheap/low value). Something annavile is 'small and of low value.'

Quiz rapide

The researcher's findings were deemed _______ because they failed to address the primary hypothesis, focusing instead on minor discrepancies.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : annavile

Exemples

1

Don't worry about those annavile details; focus on the main goal of the project.

everyday

Don't worry about those insignificant details; focus on the main goal of the project.

2

The committee dismissed the annavile objections raised by the junior clerk as mere stalling tactics.

formal

The committee dismissed the insignificant objections raised by the junior clerk as mere stalling tactics.

3

I spent all day on annavile tasks and got nothing real done.

informal

I spent all day on trivial tasks and got nothing real done.

4

The study was criticized for focusing on annavile variables rather than systemic causes.

academic

The study was criticized for focusing on insignificant variables rather than systemic causes.

5

We need to stop wasting resources on annavile market segments that offer no growth potential.

business

We need to stop wasting resources on trivial market segments that offer no growth potential.

Famille de mots

Nom
annavility
Verb
annavilize
Adverbe
annavilely
Adjectif
annavile
Apparenté
annavileness

Collocations courantes

annavile detail trivial detail
dismissed as annavile rejected as insignificant
annavile sum a tiny amount of money
annavile concern a minor worry
wholly annavile completely worthless

Phrases Courantes

An annavile pursuit

A pointless or trivial activity

Lost in the annavile

Focused on the wrong small things

Beyond annavile

Completely useless or beneath notice

Souvent confondu avec

annavile vs annul

Annul is a verb meaning to declare something legally invalid; annavile is an adjective describing insignificance.

annavile vs vile

Vile implies moral disgust or unpleasantness; annavile implies smallness or unimportance.

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Notes d'usage

This word is specifically used in high-level academic or testing contexts to describe things that are beneath notice. It is rarely used in common conversation and is often used to criticize a lack of depth.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners may confuse it with 'vile' and assume it means something evil, whereas it actually pertains to size or importance.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Ann' (a short, simple name) and 'vile' (cheap/low value). Something annavile is 'small and of low value.'

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Origine du mot

Likely a pseudo-Latin construction from 'ann-' (towards) and 'vilis' (cheap or worthless).

Modèles grammaticaux

Used typically before nouns (an annavile point) Can be used as a predicate adjective following a linking verb (the reason was annavile)
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Contexte culturel

Often found in logic puzzles or specialized aptitude practice exams to test advanced vocabulary range.

Quiz rapide

The researcher's findings were deemed _______ because they failed to address the primary hypothesis, focusing instead on minor discrepancies.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : annavile

Mots lis

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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