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trite definition

trite (trīt)

adjective triter trit′er, tritest trit′·est

worn out by constant use; no longer having freshness, originality, or novelty; stale a trite idea, remark, etc.

Etymology: L tritus, pp. of terere, to rub, wear out < IE base *ter-, to rub, bore > throw, Gr tryein, to wear away

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