• "Triger" is an incorrect spelling of the word "trigger."
  • "Trigger" is a noun or verb that refers to an event, stimulus, or action that initiates a response or reaction.
For example...

❌​​ The loud noise served as a significant triger for his anxiety, causing an immediate sense of unease.

✅ The loud noise served as a significant trigger for his anxiety, causing an immediate sense of unease.

Here, "trigger" is used as a noun to represent the stimulus or event (loud noise) that causes an anxiety response.

What does "trigger" mean?


"Trigger," in its most neutral sense, signifies something that initiates a reaction or sequence of events. It's the catalyst that sets something in motion, like:

  • In mechanics: Pulling the trigger of a gun fires the projectile.
  • In computing: Clicking a button triggers a specific program or function.
  • In chemistry: A specific temperature or compound can trigger a chemical reaction.

However, "trigger" also carries a more nuanced meaning, particularly in:

  • Psychology: A trigger can be any stimulus (internal or external) that evokes strong emotional or psychological responses, often associated with past traumatic experiences. For example, certain sounds, smells, or situations can trigger anxiety or flashbacks in someone with PTSD.
Triger vs. Trigger: Which is the Correct Spelling?

The use of "triger" and "trigger" over time

The Ngram graph below shows how often "ment" and "meant" have been used from the 1800s to the 2000s. "Trigger" has seen a steady incline until peaking in the 2000s, while its misspelling "triger" has seen nearly zero use.

Triger vs. Trigger: Which is the Correct Spelling?

How to pronounce "trigger"

In British English, "trigger" is pronounced like "tri·guh".

In American English, "trigger" is pronounced like "tri·gr".

Additional notes:
This is just the standard pronunciation, and there may be slight variations depending on regional accents and individual speech patterns.

Why would we misspell "trigger" as "triger"?

  1. Phonetic confusion: The pronunciation of "trigger" and "triger" is quite similar, and someone relying on their phonetic intuition might mistakenly choose the latter spelling.
  2. Confusion with other words: The misspelling might occur due to confusion with words like "tiger" or "diver", where the letter combination doesn't require an extra consonant.

Other common misspellings of "trigger"

  1. Triger
  2. Triggar
  3. Trriger
  4. Triggerr
  5. Triiger

Example sentences of the misspelling of "trigger" as "triger"

  1. The proper spelling is "trigger," not "triger."
  2. "Triger" is a common misspelling; make sure to use the correct spelling, "trigger."
  3. Incorrect: "I accidentally pulled the triger." Correct: "I accidentally pulled the trigger."
  4. Don't fall into the trap of misspelling; it's not "triger" but "trigger."
  5. If you want to convey the concept of initiation, remember it's spelled "trigger," not "triger."

Example sentences of "trigger"

  1. His mere presence seemed to trigger a flood of memories.
  2. Please don't trigger the alarm unless it's an emergency.
  3. The documentary aimed to explore the factors that can trigger social change.
  4. Her words had the power to trigger a range of emotions within him.
  5. The decision to raise taxes could trigger public protests.
  6. The professor used a clicker to trigger the presentation slides.
  7. Certain scents can trigger vivid memories from the past.
  8. It's essential to identify what might trigger allergic reactions.
  9. The goal is to trigger positive associations with the brand.
  10. The therapist worked with the patient to recognize and manage triggering situations.
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Synonyms for "meant"

  1. Activate
  2. Initiate
  3. Prompt
  4. Elicit
  5. Incite

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Triger vs. Trigger: Which is the Correct Spelling?

References:

Definition of TRIGGER
a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it; especially : the part of the action moved by the finger to fire a gun; a similar movable part by which a mechanism is actuated… See the full definition
Triger vs. Trigger: Which is the Correct Spelling?