English Explanatory Dictionary

lapalissade

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An obvious, self-evident truth, especially humorously so; a tautology or truism.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of lapalissade.

Pronunciation

/ləˌpælɪˈsɑːd/ lə-păl'ĭ-sädʹ

Word forms

lapalissade lapalissades

Etymology

From French lapalissade, equivalent to Jacques de la Palice (a French nobleman and military officer) + -ade; see Lapalissian for more.

Related words

Lapalissian Lapalissianly
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