frivolus

Latin

adj
Definitions
  • silly, empty, trifling, frivolous, worthless

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *bʰreyH- (maim, cut, pierce, scrape).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*bʰreyH-

Gloss

maim, cut, pierce, scrape

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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