elementary · boundary · proof · induction · assumption · simplification · zero · empty · null · identity · reduction · minimal · basic · foundational · starting point · exception · shortcut · handwave
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Related — simple (Free of complexity); obvious (Easily perceived, unmistakable); straightforward (Clear and uncomplicated); degenerate · special case · elementary · boundary · proof · induction · assumption · simplification · zero · empty
complexity/difficultytrivial case ≠ hard case Unyielding or difficult individual; edge case · worst-case scenario · worst case
significance/importancetrivial case ≠ landmark case Precedent-setting court decision
generality/scopetrivial case ≠ typical case Representative example; base case
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