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nontrivial

American

[non-triv-ee-uhl] / nɒnˈtrɪv i əl /

adjective

not trivial.
Mathematics. noting a solution of a linear equation in which the value of at least one variable of the equation is not equal to zero.

Etymology

Origin of nontrivial

First recorded in 1910–15; non- + trivial

Example Sentences

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This revolutionary field still faces many challenges, including the nontrivial task of convincing stem cells to differentiate into desired cell types for treatment.

From Science Daily • Nov. 25, 2024

Certainly, significant percentages of the electorate would welcome that, but the same polling indicates that nontrivial percentages would also be enraged.

From Slate • Oct. 24, 2023

“This was the first nontrivial answer anybody provided to why the Kelvin wave should exist,” Biello said.

From Scientific American • Aug. 24, 2023

Not all struggle, but a disproportionate number pay a nontrivial psychological price.

From Salon • May 1, 2022

Not until the middle of the next week, however, did a nontrivial idea emerge.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

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