I. ˈtrivēə noun plural but sometimes singular in construction
Etymology: New Latin, from plural of Latin trivium crossroads, influenced in meaning by Latin trivialis trivial
: unimportant matters : trifles
much of our research is wasted on trivia — P.G.Hoffman
the undifferentiated trivia that impinge on consciousness — Robert Humphrey
caught up in the trivia of everyday things — Honor Tracy
II. noun plural but singular in construction
: a quizzing game involving obscure facts