C1 noun Formal

tritenence

/traɪˈtɛnəns/

The quality or state of being unoriginal, hackneyed, or stale through excessive repetition. It refers to ideas, expressions, or artistic works that have lost their impact because they have been used too frequently.

Examples

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1

I couldn't finish the novel because the tritenence of the 'star-crossed lovers' trope felt too predictable.

I couldn't finish the novel because the tritenence of the 'star-crossed lovers' trope felt too predictable.

2

The committee rejected the proposal, citing a profound tritenence in the marketing strategy that lacked any competitive edge.

The committee rejected the proposal, citing a profound tritenence in the marketing strategy that lacked any competitive edge.

3

His jokes are okay, but there's a certain tritenence to his humor that makes me groan after a while.

His jokes are okay, but there's a certain tritenence to his humor that makes me groan after a while.

Word Family

Noun
tritenence
Adverb
tritely
Adjective
trite
Related
triteness
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Trite' + 'Persistence' = Tritenence. It is the persistence of an old, worn-out idea that refuses to go away.

Quick Quiz

The critic dismissed the screenplay, arguing that its _______ made it indistinguishable from dozens of other romantic comedies.

Correct!

The correct answer is: tritenence

Examples

1

I couldn't finish the novel because the tritenence of the 'star-crossed lovers' trope felt too predictable.

everyday

I couldn't finish the novel because the tritenence of the 'star-crossed lovers' trope felt too predictable.

2

The committee rejected the proposal, citing a profound tritenence in the marketing strategy that lacked any competitive edge.

formal

The committee rejected the proposal, citing a profound tritenence in the marketing strategy that lacked any competitive edge.

3

His jokes are okay, but there's a certain tritenence to his humor that makes me groan after a while.

informal

His jokes are okay, but there's a certain tritenence to his humor that makes me groan after a while.

4

Sociological analysis reveals that the tritenence of political rhetoric often leads to voter apathy and cynicism.

academic

Sociological analysis reveals that the tritenence of political rhetoric often leads to voter apathy and cynicism.

5

We need to innovate immediately to avoid the tritenence that has begun to characterize our annual product launches.

business

We need to innovate immediately to avoid the tritenence that has begun to characterize our annual product launches.

Word Family

Noun
tritenence
Adverb
tritely
Adjective
trite
Related
triteness

Common Collocations

utter tritenence utter tritenence
avoid tritenence avoid tritenence
sink into tritenence sink into tritenence
marked by tritenence marked by tritenence
inherent tritenence inherent tritenence

Common Phrases

guilty of tritenence

guilty of tritenence

the heights of tritenence

the heights of tritenence

bordering on tritenence

bordering on tritenence

Often Confused With

tritenence vs triteness

Triteness is the standard, widely used noun form; tritenence is an obscure, more formal variant often used in specific literary or test contexts.

tritenence vs triturate

Triturate means to grind into a fine powder, which is unrelated to the concept of being unoriginal.

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Usage Notes

Use this word primarily in formal writing or literary criticism when you wish to emphasize the persistent state or quality of being clichéd. It is much rarer than 'triteness' and may be perceived as high-register or academic.

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Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse the suffix -ence with -ance; remember it is spelled with an 'e'. Also, ensure you are using it as a noun to describe a quality, not as an adjective.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Trite' + 'Persistence' = Tritenence. It is the persistence of an old, worn-out idea that refuses to go away.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'tritus', meaning 'worn' or 'rubbed', the same root as 'trite', with the suffix '-ence' added to denote a state or condition.

Grammar Patterns

Uncountable noun Often follows the preposition 'of' Can be modified by adjectives like 'absolute' or 'profound'
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Cultural Context

In Western literary and art criticism, avoiding tritenence is considered essential for 'high art' and avant-garde movements that value constant innovation.

Quick Quiz

The critic dismissed the screenplay, arguing that its _______ made it indistinguishable from dozens of other romantic comedies.

Correct!

The correct answer is: tritenence

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